Friday, 30 May 2008

ITR - BioFuels - Information for InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury, London UK)

Dear Michael,
Can you spare 20 seconds in the fight against biofuels?
You were one of thousands of people who helped the RSPB in February by registering opposition to current UK biofuels policy. Your letters to the Transport Secretary, Ruth Kelly, helped trigger the Government to announce a review into its own biofuels policy - the results of which should be announced this summer.
If you remember, the reason for our concern is that biofuels are meant to be a good idea in the fight against climate change but in reality some biofuels risk massive damage to precious wildlife habitats, increase food prices for some of the world's poorest people and even increased greenhouse gas emissions.
We are currently taking the fight to Europe. Important decisions are being made in Brussels in the next few days about how much biofuel companies will be required to supply in the next ten years. The RSPB, along with a wide range of other environment and development groups believe that it will not be possible to meet the current proposed 10% target for biofuels without having a devastating effect on the world's ecosystems.
We need to influence public opinion and we have an opportunity today!
European Commission President, Jose Manuel Barroso, has issued a poll about the 10% biofuels target. Please register your opposition to the target by following the link below and voting 'No'. It should take just 20 seconds!
Register your opposition here
If you have another ten seconds to spare, could you forward this e-mail to family and friends?
Unfortunately we have not managed to find out how long the poll will remain on the Commission's website, so the sooner you register your vote the better!
Thank you so much for your support. As we saw with the last action on biofuels, your support really can make a difference.
Yours sincerely,
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Thursday, 29 May 2008

ITR - Cell Phone Info from Randy James in Chicago for InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury - London UK)

Swedish Study Finds that Cell Phones May Increase Brain Tumor Risk



OREBRO, SWEDEN — April 7, 2006 — Talking on your cell phone could be hazardous to your health, according to a new Swedish study. The researchers found that heavy use of mobile and cell phones increases the risk of developing brain tumors, especially high–grade tumors that take more than 10 years to develop. "Heavy use" was defined as over 2,000 hours in a lifetime. The risk was highest for young people under the age of 20. One of the authors, Kjell Mild, suggested that the way to decrease cancer risk was to use a hands–free phone (Boston–Herald, April 4, 2006).





During telephone calls, the brain is exposed to radio frequency signals that are emitted from the cell phone. In the study, brain cancer risk was higher for tumors on the same side of the head as the exposure to the radio frequency field. The researchers pooled the results of two of their studies about brain tumors that were diagnosed during 1997–2003.




Nine hundred and five patients with brain cancer and 2,162 controls with no brain disease took part in the combined studies (International Archives of Environmental Health, March 16, 2006).





The results conflict with earlier reports, including one done by the Dutch Health Council, that found no relationship between cell phone radiation and brain cancer.




A UK study concluded that there was no substantial risk of brain cancer in the first decade after starting mobile phone use, but did not rule out an increase in risk after longer term use (Br J Cancer, 2005 Oct 3;93(7): 842–8).





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Wednesday, 28 May 2008

ITR - Gabrielle - Burma - China for InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury, London UK)

Within 9 days 2 major natural disasters occurred in Burma and China.

Burma: Saturday the 03th May 2008 Cyclone Nargis hit Burma, estimated death toll and injured over 100 000 human beings, animals, an estimated 2 million more people facing death, hunger, diseases and injuries due to lack of responsibilities from the military regimes following the Cyclone. 18th May 2008 Burmese authorities: death toll 78 000 people and 56 000 still missing.

China: Monday the 12th May 2008 a massive 7.9 magnitude earthquake hits China’s Sichuan province, confirmed death toll as for Tuesday the 20th May 2008 40 000 people and a further 245 000 injured, estimated death toll could reach 70 000 and more people.

Far too many people have lost their lives and a further estimated 2.5 Million survivors suffering in need of food, water and shelter, many could face death through acute malnourishment in Burma.

Taking the spiritual/universal aspect into account: both disasters happened at number 9 due to each date of disaster strike: 9 + 9, between 9 days: completion of some sort, the number 9 to my own understanding represent change and also growth, it’s the humanitarian number; the 9 9 9 completion or ending of a big phase underlined with a 4th 9, that took my attention.

My main aim is to raise an understanding for the urgency of what is going on worldwide as well as in Burma and China from a spiritual angle to see WHY disasters of that calibre are happening.

Burma’s main energy sources are OIL and GAS, ring any bells???; also timber, teak, marble, gem, seafood, coal and nickel, in other words, Burma does have many natural resources to feed and provide for its own population but the country is desperately poor. 32% of the population lives well below the poverty line, the rest are only just above it and only very few belong to the rich elite. Why?, because of the military regime.
The regime does not apply enough education, food, housing resources etc for its people, reason being is to keep the people on a low profile but most of the Burmese people's main focus is just to have enough to live a half way normal life and feed their children and live in PEACE. Far reaching goal and aim for many years.

Nature strikes in those areas over and over again, this time it was worse, mother earth has had enough of all this “bullshit” and is trying to balance herself, which also and sadly means to take care of overpopulation (oh, and this does NOT mean that we, here in our cosy environments won’t feel the effects of her cleaning process, we are responsible for this mess too and will have to take the consequences one day if we do not wake up ....FAST).

In a way it does have to do with Karma but not in a way the majority of people talk about Karma, there is no reason WHY a little child/baby has to suffocate and die a terrible death under gravel, that child does not deserve any of this; the reason to my understanding is, that nature, mother earth is trying to teach all of us vital lessons for so many centuries, the majority still have not learned how to care enough for one another.

Why did all this hit Burma and China so hard, one of the reasons are those natural resources, the power that this gives to just a few to manipulate its people to known facts. Unfortunately many innocent have to suffer and lose their lives, think why Burma is under military regime, think why most UN help is refused right up to this day....that would blow a huge cover up.

Here are some facts to underline what is going on right now and why I bought the numerology and spiritual/universal aspect in.

Cyclones (Hurricanes/ Typhoons) are types of low pressure systems formed over the oceans and western pacific; tropical cyclones are an important part of the atmospheric circulation system, helping to regulate the earth’s temperature. The reason for their intensity as we have seen recently is the rise in heat in the oceans which makes them stronger and stronger. The sun heats the ocean up to a certain degree that creates the condition of the cyclone; therefore cyclones are also known to release stored solar energy that rotates.

Earthquakes are the Earth’s natural way of releasing stress that causes permanent changes in the Earth’s crust. The entire surface of the Earth is covered by tectonic plates. Those plates are moving, rubbing against each other in some regions, or spread apart from each other or sink beneath each other in other regions. The plates can stick together while the rest of each plate is in constant movement that causes eventually an enormous strain and erupts as an earthquake; there may be further movements too, aftershocks following the event. There are hundreds of aftershocks right now in China, to my understanding far too many. The rock masses are trying to settle down in their new position, that is causing the aftershocks; which brings me back to the spiritual/universal aspect and numbers 9 = completion/ending of a big phase. Earth is trying to repair itself naturally after centuries of ‘abuse’.

What does that has to do with Burma and the Cyclone? A lot in my eyes, Burma as I mentioned before has many natural resources. Fact is that over the decades China has increased economic and military cooperation with Burma, billion dollars trades, billion dollars arms and military technology were supplied to Burma to strengthen Burma’s military junta.

Mother Earth knows and she tried so hard to open our eyes worldwide, can’t you see what REALLY is going on.....going back to the numbers, can you see now what I meant at the beginning of my article by counting the dates and what meaning the number 9 holds? The shift is happening in front of ALL of our EYES worldwide, it is “Harvest Time”; many souls returning back “Home”. We as human beings had many warnings over the years/centuries and yet we still allow that our earth is ruled by the wrong folks, whoever they are....it’s time to LISTEN now and use our capacities and capabilities we all have, to use our brains, minds and most of all hearts to do the right thing to counteract, also with love, it is so very easy, just look at those governments, regimes etc, a few using manipulation, mind games etc to hold the masses under control, what do you think they are doing??? 50 million people and a handful of military ....THINK......exactly, so if we all do the same in a positive/ reversed way for the good of mother earth and us humans with pure intention and a pure heart....WOW, that’s all I can say.....so WAKE UP

It is an interactive, universal play for a very long time; each thought under universal laws are counted, be it positive or negative. Achievement of control in a negative way for decades on end, the balance was disturbed over and over again, Mother Earth receiving the ‘waves’ that have been stored inside her now releasing even stronger to raise and wake up to the Truth which seem to be still denied by most humans. She cannot balance herself and all matters concerning our planet anymore without our help. We store all information’s from beginning of existence in our minds and DNA. To use that knowledge in the right way, we have the power to change and heal.

I have theories I am working on concerning earthquakes (backed up by leading scientists) that could may be helpful in preventing such a major quake/ disasters in the future but have to consider that we cannot prevent all Earth’s cleaning process as this is vital for releasing stored immense build up of energies, we do can help to minimize and balance those energies the right way using high frequencies, sound, waves etc. and our minds by understanding the universal connection between Earth, human beings and all that is on, inside and around Earth.

Update: May 28th 2008

China has suffered thousands of aftershocks right up to today. Aftershock sequences can last for years after a huge earthquake. Tuesday the 27th May 2008 a magnitude 5.2 quake was registered followed just 30 min later by another magnitude 5.7 tremor that has contributed to the fall of 420 000 homes. The official death toll as for Wednesday the 28 May 2008 has risen to 68 109, a further 20 000 still missing. Million people have to be evacuated. 35 quake lakes formed by the tremors in within days, the rock masses still trying to settle in. To my own understanding, underneath China deep within the earth there is a huge water reservoir present, due to the aftershocks and movements from the enormous rock masses the water is gradually released into the formed lakes, holding right up to now 50 000 Olympic swimming pools, the water level is rising constantly and with each tremor more is released, flooding can occur any time. I have seen this happening in my vision, now again this was confirmed.

Major leylines and earthquake lines are linked together, Earth’s matrix, all is linked with the universe itself, orchestrate by vibration energies, high frequency, waves, sound, electromagnetic fields etc and the planets, moon and sun. Earth’s aura is damaged as we know; the shift leading up to 2012 has begun a while ago, Earth trying her best to balance, we cannot hold the process back but we could prevent a major catastrophe worldwide with the knowledge we already have to hopefully save many lives. This is urgent right now, the number 9 was no coincidence and I hope that scientists around the world will work on the theory to find fast the right frequency needed, in the meantime we can help with positive thoughts and healing energy towards Earth, another form of vibration energy that was confirmed to be working in many aspects over the years....let’s do it together.

Copyrigtht@ AG/ESE/Gabrielle/2008


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ITR - Rhannon's Mystic & Holistic Fair Bath 14-15.6.2008 for InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury & London UK)

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Hello everyone!!!

It's Rhiannon here,
wanted to let you all know about our next fair in June.

Rhiannon's Mystic & Holistic fair will be taken place in the Hilton hotel, Bath on the 14th & 15th of June between 10:00 - 18:00.

There will be something for everyone there, with readers, therapists and gift shops selling all sorts of alternative gifts and goodies.

There will also be talks and workshops runnning throughout the day for everyone to enjoy.

Entrance is normally £3.00 for the day, but all my myspace friends can get entrance for £2 so just let us know on the day who you are.

If you want any more information on the fair send me a message.

Hope to see you all there!

Best wishes
Rhiannon

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Tuesday, 27 May 2008

ITR - A Friend in Need - Read on - for InTouchRadio.net - Glastonbury & London UK)



For InTouchRadio.net - Please Pass On



We need your help/Thanks Glo for your support
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My son and I have a condition called Marfan Syndrome. It effects all connective tissue but mainly the aorta that is prone to disection. We have enlarged aorta's, irregular heartbeats, regurge. Muscle and orthipedic problems. There are no Marfan Doctors where we live. I applyed for a scolarship, to the Marfans convention. They gave me the scolarship that covers the conference and hotel. We will both be seen by Marfan Syndrome Doctors for the first time ever.

The Man, Great doctor that works at John Hopkins, The best marfan doctor, Dr. Hal Dietz, is going to see us both...It is a awesome privledge to get the scolarship. I will be with adults and Colin will get to spend most of the time with kids his own age, with Marfan's. It is July 11th thru 13th.

Yeah! I wanted to share the news right away.

Blessings to you dear friend.

"♥Sending You Love♥" Lorie
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SPECIAL THANKS TO A SPECIAL WOMAN

glo

Who wants to set up an account to get contributions for Colin and I to have the airfare and food covered. So we do not miss our chance for help! I love you giving heart Glo! We have no money. I have never asked for a thing from anyone.

It would be awesome if we can come up with the funds to go.

This is a miracle.

I am so very honored and humbled by the selfless love, to want to help us.

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ITR - News in Cluster Bombs for InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury & London UK)

Final negotiations are underway right now in Dublin, Ireland on a treaty to ban cluster bombs. Arms manufacturers are pushing governments to riddle the treaty with loopholes and delays -- and the final text will be decided in the next 48 hours.

Cluster munitions don't just kill during war. They scatter small, shiny, unexploded "bomblets" on the ground that hold their deadly charge for years. When children pick them up, they are often maimed or killed. Most governments agree that these weapons should be outlawed, but back-room pressure is rising to undercut a strong ban.

If enough of us act before the treaty is signed on Thursday, we can drown out the weapons merchants and convince our governments to ban cluster bombs once and for all. Click below to send a message, and then forward this email to friends and family:

http://www.avaaz.org/en/ban_cluster_munitions/4.php?cl=91401487

The treaty to ban cluster munitions is the result of an inspiring, years-long campaign by citizens from around the world -- with victims of cluster bombs leading the way. One spokesman for the effort, Branislav Kapetanovic, lost his hands, legs, and some of his hearing and eyesight in a cluster-bomb explosion in his native Serbia. He is now in Dublin, pushing for the treaty -- but he took a moment to sent this message to the Avaaz community (you can see a video on the the Avaaz site):
Cluster bombs are one of the most dangerous weapons of today. The majority of their victims are civilians, affecting millions worldwide. They have absolutely no place in a conflict situation.

This week governments have gathered together in Dublin to outlaw this dangerous weapon. This is a historic meeting of the international community. Some governments are trying to undermine and weaken the treaty with loopholes and exceptions. They are trying to position the arms trade over the importance of lives of people like me.

Rich governments don't always listen to victims, but they will listen to you -- their citizens. Please send a strong message to your government now that calls for a treaty with no exception, no loopholes, and no delays.
Advocates like Kapetanovic have faced down enormous odds to reach this point, the brink of victory. Now, as citizens around the world, we can do our part, and raise a massive cry as the negotiators spar over the final text of the treaty. Watch the video, check out a map of countries that produce or use cluster bombs -- and then send a message to your leaders, all from this link:

http://www.avaaz.org/en/ban_cluster_munitions/5.php?cl=91401487

In 1997, the people-powered International Campaign to Ban Land Mines won a victory for humanity, earning a Nobel Peace Prize by ending the barbaric practice of laying mines in conflict zones. It would not have been possible without the efforts of thousands of ordinary people. This week, we can take the next step towards a more just, more peaceful world--a world safer for children, and for generations to come.

With hope,

Ben, Pascal, Ricken, Galit, Graziela, Paul, Iain, and Veronique -- the Avaaz.org team

PS: You can learn more about this issue at the Stop Cluster Munitions coalition website here:

http://www.stopclustermunitions.org/

And here are some news articles about the state of the negotiations:

http://uk.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUKL2629379720080526

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/05/26/news/Ireland-Cluster-Bombs.php

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Monday, 26 May 2008

ITR - Burma News - for InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury & London UK)

Burma Appeal

Dear friends,

After Burma's tragic cyclone, a massive earthquake has struck China, killing over 50,000. Click below to send a message of support to China, and light a candle online for the earthquake victims:
Light a candle!
In the days since a catastrophic cyclone struck Burma and killed over 100,000 people, Avaaz members have donated $2 million (almost 1.3 million Euros) to the aid effort. Our community has given more than many governments, and our aid hasn't been stopped at the border like theirs -- we've supported Burmese monks and other aid groups who have worked without their brutal government's permission. You can read a brief report below, or click this link to read the report on our website, see pictures, and donate or comment:

http://www.avaaz.org/en/burma_aid_report/10.php

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Burma Cyclone Aid Report

Avaaz Members from 124 Countries Donate $2,000,000 to the Burmese People


The Cyclone

Burma is devastated by the largest cyclone in its history


On May 2nd, a massive cyclone struck the coast of Burma. The impoverished and vulnerable Burmese people were not warned by their military rulers. As a wall of water swept the lowlands of the country, as many as 100,000 were killed and 2 million more lost their homes. The survivors continue to face hunger, lack of medical care, and the threat of epidemic and deadly disease.


Burmese Military Junta Stops Aid

As military rulers stop aid at the borders, monks come to the rescue


The world rushed to deliver aid -- but Burma's rulers stopped relief workers at the border. Incompetent and suspicious, the ruling junta feared that a foreign presence could undermine their power by bringing greater awareness of their brutal rule. Three weeks later, a donors’ summit has been scheduled that may reach a compromise on some aid being brought in, but the needless delay heaped daily suffering on Burma's people.


Our Response -- Go Around the Junta

The General Secretary of the International Burmese Monks Organization makes a video appeal for help from Avaaz members


Since last year, Avaaz has built a strong relationship with Burmese monks and civil society groups, building political pressure and raising funds during and after the democracy protests. After the cyclone, we worked with these groups -- the most respected and trusted institutions in Burmese society -- to do what their government would not: bring the people aid. Unlike governments, we didn't wait for the Burmese government's permission to send help. Avaaz members in 124 countries stood with the people of Burma, donating almost $2 million (1.3 million Euros) in a matter of days.


Getting the Money In


The map above shows locations where our aid has been received and deployed




It's been a challenge to the get such a lot of money in. Most Burmese groups can safely move only a limited amount of money each day through informal networks. So far, we know that $550,000 has arrived in Burma and been spent, and an additional $1,000,000 is en route and may have arrived. We are currently working with the International Burmese Monk Organization and 7 other Burmese organizations, including monk groups, educational groups, and medical clinics, who have asked not to be named for their own security.

The way the money moves is through informal transfers between bank accounts and by hand. Sometimes it is as simple as a deposit in one country that is then withdrawn inside Burma by the account holder and then carried to a monastery or aid group. Because many merchants do this, the Burmese government cannot tell the difference between commercial funds and aid money.


How the Money is Spent


Emergency aid supplies bought with Avaaz donations are distributed to a village



Once the money arrives and is distributed to aid groups and monasteries, it is used to purchase rice, medicine, fuel and other supplies required to rescue, house and feed the survivors of the cyclone. Even in many of the hardest-hit areas, local markets are still working, with merchants bringing goods from other regions. In other areas the monks and other groups are able to drive supplies in, or move them by foot. The map at left shows some key locations where our aid has reached survivors.

This work carries some dangers; Burmese junta has harassed and, in one case, attacked the groups we are working with. But in the vast majority of cases, soldiers simply arrive, warn our partners that their work must be authorized by the government, and leave. Once they are out of sight, the aid work continues.

It is a challenge in such circumstances to exercise complete oversight over how the money is used -- most of the work is in secret. But we have chosen to work only with the most universally respected institutions, and we have asked them to provide detailed lists of monasteries and groups who receive it. These details allow us to verify receipt of the funds.



Another Chapter in the People Power Story


An Avaaz partner distributes aid in the hard hit Delta area



Yesterday, UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown predicted that global people power, organized through the internet, would be a major driver of change in Burma. Avaaz has shown many times how a global voice can impact the world, but with this campaign we put our money where our voice was -- we didn't just call on governments to act, we stood with the people of Burma and took direct action.

Our ability to rapidly pool the small amounts of money each of us can give into a large combined amount is a powerful way to make a difference in the world. If you are one of the 25,062 Avaaz members who donated, please know that we have heard many words of gratitude for your help from our Burmese partners. They still need our help -- click through to the site if you would like to donate now. Here's the link:

https://secure.avaaz.org/en/burma_cyclone/33.php



With much admiration for your generosity,

Ricken, Veronique, Ben, Graziela, Pascal, Paul, Galit, Iain and the whole Avaaz team.

PS – Here's a link to other Avaaz campaigns:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/report_back_1

And some links to more information on the situation in Burma:

A Burmese website reports on the aid efforts of the monks:
http://www.irrawaddy.org/article.php?art_id=12145

UK Prime Minister says internet and people power will change Burma:
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5j_GjDPkWrwRwEO4McYgdVUd3vRww

One government estimate suggests a staggering 300,000 Burmese may have died:
http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/society/environment/burma+300000+feared+dead/2200852?intcmp=rss_news_itnnews

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Sunday, 25 May 2008

ITR - From Lorie USA - Save Our Seahorses SOS - for InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury & London UK)

Lorie{Humanitylivesinus}



Date: 25 May 2008, 21:48
Subject: Please help Seahorses
Body: Seahorse explained
coronet: is nearly as distinctive as a human thumbprint

dorsal fin: moves fish forward

pectoral fins: control turning and steering

eyes: each eye moves independently

reproduction: male becomes pregnant when a female, like this one, deposits her eggs into his pouch; each pregnancy lasts about two to three weeks (varies with species and water temperature); once the male gives birth, he usually becomes pregnant again right away

diet: each day a seahorse can consume up to 3,000 brine shrimp; seahorses have no teeth and swallow their food whole

species: about 35 known species exist

size: depending on the species, from 1/4 inch to a foot or more

range: found in most of the world's temperate and tropical coastal waters
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Dwarf Seahorse Hippopampus zosterae
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Group of matured Hippocampus whitei
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Hippocampus breviceps Mating
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Amanda Vincent, is doing great things to save these wonderful beings!
Please check her work out...
Seahorse Crusader Amanda Vincent

http://www. pbs. org/wgbh/nova/seahorse/vincent. html

"Kingdom of the Seahorse,"

http://www. pbs. org/wgbh/nova/seahorse/

Animal Super-Dads

http://www. pbs. org/wgbh/nova/seahorse/superdads. html

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ITR - News from America for InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury & London UK)





Ants swarm over Houston area, fouling electronics By LINDA STEWART BALL, Associated Press Writer
Wed May 14, 3:16 PM ET


DALLAS - In what sounds like a really low-budget horror film, voracious swarming ants that apparently arrived in Texas aboard a cargo ship are invading homes and yards across the Houston area, shorting out electrical boxes and messing up computers.


The hairy, reddish-brown creatures are known as "crazy rasberry ants" — crazy, because they wander erratically instead of marching in regimented lines, and "rasberry" after Tom Rasberry, an exterminator who did battle against them early on.

"They're itty-bitty things about the size of fleas, and they're just running everywhere," said Patsy Morphew of Pearland, who is constantly sweeping them off her patio and scooping them out of her pool by the cupful. "There's just thousands and thousands of them. If you've seen a car racing, that's how they are. They're going fast, fast, fast. They're crazy."

The ants — formally known as "paratrenicha species near pubens" — have spread to five Houston-area counties since they were first spotted in Texas in 2002.

The newly recognized species is believed to have arrived in a cargo shipment through the port of Houston. Scientists are not sure exactly where the ants came from, but their cousins, commonly called crazy ants, are found in the Southeast and the Caribbean.

"At this point, it would be nearly impossible to eradicate the ant because it is so widely dispersed," said Roger Gold, a Texas A&M University entomologist.

The good news? They eat fire ants, the stinging red terrors of Texas summers.

But the ants also like to suck the sweet juices from plants, feed on such beneficial insects as ladybugs, and eat the hatchlings of a small, endangered type of grouse known as the Attwater prairie chicken.

They also bite humans, though not with a stinger like fire ants.

Worse, they, like some other species of ants, are attracted to electrical equipment, for reasons that are not well understood by scientists.

They have ruined pumps at sewage pumping stations, fouled computers and at least one homeowner's gas meter, and caused fire alarms to malfunction. They have been spotted at NASA's Johnson Space Center and close to Hobby Airport, though they haven't caused any major problems there yet.

Exterminators say calls from frustrated homeowners and businesses are increasing because the ants — which are starting to emerge by the billions with the onset of the warm, humid season — appear to be resistant to over-the-counter ant killers.

"The population built up so high that typical ant controls simply did no good," said Jason Meyers, an A&M doctoral student who is writing his dissertation on the one-eighth-inch-long ant.

It's not enough just to kill the queen. Experts say each colony has multiple queens that have to be taken out.

At the same time, the ants aren't taking the bait usually left out in traps, according to exterminators, who want the Environmental Protection Agency to loosen restrictions on the use of more powerful pesticides.

And when you do kill these ants, the survivors turn it to their advantage: They pile up the dead, sometimes using them as a bridge to cross safely over surfaces treated with pesticide.

"It looked like someone had come along and poured coffee granules all around the perimeter of the rooms," said Lisa Calhoun, who paid exterminators $1,200 to treat an infestation of her parents' home in the Houston suburb of Pearland.

The Texas Department of Agriculture is working with A&M researchers and the EPA on how to stop the ants.

"This one seems to be like lava flowing and filling an entire area, getting bigger and bigger," said Ron Harrison, director of training for the big pest-control company Orkin Inc.

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Friday, 23 May 2008

ITR - Report from Canada from Leila our Correspondent for InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury & London, England)

Leila

For InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury, UK/GLOBAL)

23 May 2008, 02:57

Regarding our aboriginal
people


THE CANADIAN PRESS

A renewed Six Nations blockade of a southern Ontario highway is pushing residents to the brink and is paving the way for a repeat of violent clashes between protesters and town residents, the mayor of the beleaguered town said today.
As the Opposition calls for the Ontario government to immediately break off all talks with Six Nations until the roadblock comes down, Haldimand County Mayor Marie Trainer said some Caledonia residents have already talked about taking the law into their own hands.

The frustration comes after Six Nations protesters closed the town’s highway bypass to show support for their fellow aboriginals in eastern Ontario. After more than two years of living with the Six Nations occupation of a former housing development in the town, Trainer said people have had enough.

“This shouldn’t be allowed,” Trainer said in an interview. ....Enough is enough. Something has to happen. This nonsense can’t continue.”

In eastern Ontario, provincial police removed a roadblock today, set up by aboriginal protesters on a rural road near the town of Deseronto.

The protest escalated on the weekend when police arrested Mohawk leader Shawn Brant at a traffic stop. Two officers were injured and a cruiser window was smashed after Brant’s supporters rushed to the scene and clashed with police.

The Highway 6 bypass around Caledonia remained blocked today by Six Nations protesters who say they won’t remove the blockade until police back down around Deseronto. The blockade was enforced by over 100 people, along with fires on either side of the road, Trainer added.

In 2006, the bypass, the town’s main road, and the rail line were all blockaded after police raided the occupation site. The weeks that followed saw a number of clashes — some violent — between Six Nations protesters and Caledonia residents.

The renewed blockade is now forcing motorists to go through Caledonia, straining a heritage bridge which is up for repairs in a few weeks, Trainer said. It’s putting even more strain on residents, some of whom have gathered near the occupation site to discuss taking action on their own, she said.

“I don’t know what to do,” she said. “I’d have a sit-in in front of the prime minister’s office or the premier’s office if it would help. I don’t know what to do anymore.”

The tensions come just one month ahead of a planned aboriginal day of action. Although the Assembly of First Nations has called for a peaceful, lawful day of national rallies and marches on May 29, some militant factions — including one led by Brant — used a similar day of action last June to shut down highways and railroad lines.

In Ottawa, Indian Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl said the federal government is working hard to settle outstanding land claims through negotiation and “dozens of meetings with chiefs and councils.”

The federal and provincial governments are currently negotiating with Six Nations protesters in Caledonia to deal with the land claims and end the occupation.

But Strahl said illegal protests are troubling and don’t help the First Nation cause or those at the negotiating table.

“I encourage those negotiations to continue — work with the community liaison officers and others,.... he urged frustrated Mohawks near Deseronto and other aboriginals elsewhere. “But taking matters into your own hands is not the Canadian way and it’s not a legal avenue.

“When people break the law of course (the police) are going to intervene.”

Ontario’s Aboriginal Affairs Minister Michael Bryant said the province isn’t considering issuing Six Nations protesters an ultimatum, despite criticism that the Liberals are tacitly encouraging frustrated aboriginals to break the law.

It’s up to police to manage protests like this one while the government focuses on resolving the land claim at the negotiating table, Bryant said.

“If there is no negotiation taking place and the parties aren’t talking, then how on earth would progress be made?” said Bryant, adding everyone from Caledonia and Six Nations is frustrated with the situation.

“We continue to monitor the situation as the police continue to make decisions about keeping the peace.”

But critics say the Liberals have set a dangerous precedent.

Progressive Conservative Leader John Tory said the Liberal government has allowed the situation to escalate by tolerating law-breakers in Caledonia. The government should suspend talks with Six Nations and send a message through the courts that blockades aren’t tolerated, he said.

“The government can send every signal that it possibly can — we’re not going to put up with lawless behaviour and we’re not going to sit at negotiating tables with people who break the law,” Tory said. “They have encouraged this sort of thing to spread.”

Six Nation protesters have been occupying a former housing development site in Caledonia for over two years, saying the land was wrongfully taken from them by the Crown over 200 years ago.

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Thursday, 22 May 2008

ITR - UK Fuel Prices Campaign for InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury, UK)

Richard & Helen Groves wrote:

For InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury, UK & GLOBAL)

We are hitting £121.00 a litre in some areas now, soon we will be faced with paying £1.25a ltr. Philip Hollsworth offered this good idea:

This makes MUCH MORE SENSE than the 'don't buy petrol on a certain day campaign that was going around last April or May! The oil companies just laughed at that because they knew we wouldn't
continue to hurt ourselves by refusing to buy petrol. It was more of an inconvenience to us than it was a problem for them. BUT,whoever
thought of this idea, has come up with a plan that can really work.

Please read it and join in!

Now that the oil companies and the OPEC nations have conditioned us to think that the cost of a litre is CHEAP, we need to take aggressive action to teach them that BUYERS control the market place
not sellers. With the price of petrol going up more each day, we consumers need to take action. The only way we are going to see the price of petrol come down is if we hit someone in the pocket by not
purchasing their Petrol! And we can do that WITHOUT hurting ourselves. Here's the idea:

For the rest of this year DON'T purchase ANY petrol from the two biggest oil companies (which now are one), ESSO and BP.


If they are not selling any petrol, they will be inclined to reduce their prices. If they reduce their prices, the other companies will have to follow suit. But to have an impact we need to reach literally millions of Esso and BP petrol buyers. It's really simple to do!!

Now, don't wimp out at this point... keep reading and I'll explain how simple it is to reach millions of people!!

I am sending this note to a lot of people. If each of you send it to at least ten more (30 x 10 = 300)... and those 300 send it to at least ten more (300 x 10 = 3,000) ... and so on, by the time the
message reaches the sixth generation of people, we will have reached over THREE MILLION consumers! If those three million get excited and
pass this on to ten friends each, then 30 million people will have been contacted! If it goes one level further, you guessed it... ..

THREE HUNDRED MILLION PEOPLE!!!

Again, all You have to do is send this to 10 people. That's all.(and not buy at ESSO/BP) How long would all that take? If each of us sends this email out to ten more people within one day of receipt,
all 300 MILLION people could conceivably be contacted within the next 8days!!! Acting together we can make a difference If this makes
sense to you, please pass this message on.

PLEASE HOLD OUT UNTIL THEY LOWER THEIR PRICES TO THE 69p a LITRE RANGE

It's easy to make this happen. Just forward this email, and buy your petrol at Shell, Asda,Tesco, Sainsburys, Morrisons Jet etc. i.e. boycott BP and Esso

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Wednesday, 21 May 2008

ITR - Letter from America (Followup) for InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury & London UK)

ITR Please post - Western USA

For InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury, UK / GLOBAL)

21 May 2008, 04:08

RE: Very important info.


Hi Michael,

I have just read both your letters, I've been reading what this fellow is writing in his book "Energy Victory" by Robert Zurbin.

Here is what I understand from his writings:

Brazil is no longer dependant on importing any fuel.Since the Mid~1980's they have been only driving "Flex Fueled cars".

Now they only export oil to us and others.

A "Flex Fuel Car"can run on Ethanol, Methanol or Biofuels.
(But can also run on gas)

And only cost One Hundred Dollars to make!

So what does this mean? Glad you asked!

If they pass a man date that all cars must be flex fuel cars then the fuel station will start appearing, but not until.

~Alcohol burns cleaner than Gas,causing les pollution.

~Alcohol fuels are less toxic than gasoline.

~Ethanol is edible.

~Methanol,while is not edible is present in fresh fruit.

~Unlike gas,neither Ethanol nor Methanol are carcinogenic.

~Both Ethanol and Methanol are soluble in water and Biodegradable! (No permanent consequences of tanker accidents or major spills.)

~Alcohol fuel act counter to global warming because:

~Methanol from trash or otherwise flared natural gas has no net CO2.

~Fuel from planet material draws its CO2 from the atmosphere.

~Plants cool down the earth by evaporation of water through leaves.

~The heat of vaporizations then transported to the stratosphere, where it is mostly lost to space.

~To fight Global Warming promote agriculture.

~Shift to alcohol based fuels.

------OR....
(Here is one more idea from me.)

Do you remember Electric Cars that still are in existance?

Lets start putting up solar pannels everywhere,on Building,Cars any where we are not growing Food or nothing would grow anyway~Now get this law to pass with incentives and Government funding.

Either or Both!~But NO MORE OIL!!!

How does this sound to you,I have one more Idea but I will send it as,it has no trademark.

You may print this!

Thank you!~

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ITR - Information Sent From USA for InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury & London UK)

Information Sent From USA for InTouchRadio.net


Falling Sea Levels

The tiny country of Tuvalu is not cooperating with global warming models. In the early 1990s, scientists warned that the Pacific coral atoll of nine islands - only 12 feet above sea level at its highest point - would vanish within decades, swamped by rising seas. Sea levels were supposedly rising at the rate of 1.5 inches per year.

However, new measurements show that sea levels have
fallen 2.5 inches since that time. Similar sea-level declines have been recorded in Nauru and the Solomon Islands. (London Telegraph, 6 Aug 2000)

Hmmmm. Sea levels are falling in the Pacific Ocean,
sea levels are falling in the Indian Ocean, sea levels are
falling in the Atlantic Ocean, and sea levels are falling
in the Arctic Ocean.

I somehow get the feeling that we’re not getting the full
story here.

.
Sea levels are also falling in the Maldives! (in the Indian Ocean)
See Sea levels are falling!
.

Sea levels are also falling in the Arctic Ocean

See Arctic Sea Level Falling

.

Sea levels are also falling in the Atlantic Ocean
See Atlantic Sea Level Falling

.
See also Antarctic Ice Sheet Growing – Sea Levels Falling Worldwide
8 Nov 06 - Antarctic Ice Sheet Growing – Sea Levels Falling
.
.
Claim that sea level is rising is total fraud
So says Dr. Nils-Axel Mörner, head of the Paleogeophysics and
Geodynamics department at Stockholm University in Sweden.
See also Rising Sea Level Claim a Total Fraud

Information supplied is not necessarily the shared opinion of InTouchRadio.net

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ITR - Letter from America for InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury & London UK)

HEAT OF THE MOMENT
31,000 scientists reject 'global warming' agenda
'Mr. Gore's movie has claims no informed expert endorses'

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Posted: May 19, 2008
8:51 pm Eastern

By Bob Unruh
© 2008 WorldNetDaily
For InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury, UK/GLOBAL)


More than 31,000 scientists across the U.S. – including more than 9,000 Ph.D.s in fields such as atmospheric science, climatology, Earth science, environment and dozens of other specialties – have signed a petition rejecting "global warming," the assumption that the human production of greenhouse gases is damaging Earth's climate.

"There is no convincing scientific evidence that human release of carbon dioxide, methane, or other greenhouse gases is causing or will, in the foreseeable future, cause catastrophic heating of the Earth's atmosphere and disruption of the Earth's climate," the petition states. "Moreover, there is substantial scientific evidence that increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide produce many beneficial effects upon the natural plant and animal environments of the Earth."

The Petition Project actually was launched nearly 10 years ago, when the first few thousand signatures were assembled. Then, between 1999 and 2007, the list of signatures grew gradually without any special effort or campaign.

But now, a new effort has been conducted because of an "escalation of the claims of 'consensus,' release of the movie 'An Inconvenient Truth' by Mr. Al Gore, and related events," according to officials with the project.

"Mr. Gore's movie, asserting a 'consensus' and 'settled science' in agreement about human-caused global warming, conveyed the claims about human-caused global warming to ordinary movie goers and to public school children, to whom the film was widely distributed. Unfortunately, Mr. Gore's movie contains many very serious incorrect claims which no informed, honest scientist could endorse," said project spokesman and founder Art Robinson.

WND submitted a request to Gore's office for comment but did not get a response.

Robinson said the dire warnings about "global warming" have gone far beyond semantics or scientific discussion now to the point they are actually endangering people.

"The campaign to severely ration hydrocarbon energy technology has now been markedly expanded," he said. "In the course of this campaign, many scientifically invalid claims about impending climate emergencies are being made. Simultaneously, proposed political actions to severely reduce hydrocarbon use now threaten the prosperity of Americans and the very existence of hundreds of millions of people in poorer countries," he said.

In just the past few weeks, there have been various allegations that both shark attacks and typhoons have been sparked by "global warming."

The late Professor Frederick Seitz, the past president of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and winner of the National Medal of Science, wrote in a letter promoting the petition, "The United States is very close to adopting an international agreement that would ration the use of energy and of technologies that depend upon coal, oil, and natural gas and some other organic compounds."

"This treaty is, in our opinion, based upon flawed ideas. Research data on climate change do not show that human use of hydrocarbons is harmful. To the contrary, there is good evidence that increased atmospheric carbon dioxide is environmentally helpful," he wrote.

Accompanying the letter sent to scientists was a 12-page summary and review of research on "global warming," officials said.

"The proposed agreement would have very negative effects upon the technology of nations throughout the world, especially those that are currently attempting to lift from poverty and provide opportunities to the over 4 billion people in technologically underdeveloped countries," Seitz wrote.

Robinson said the project targets scientists because, "It is especially important for America to hear from its citizens who have the training necessary to evaluate the relevant data and offer sound advice."

He said the "global warming agreement," written in Kyoto, Japan, in 1997, and other plans "would harm the environment, hinder the advance of science and technology, and damage the health and welfare of mankind."

"Yet," he said, "the United Nations and other vocal political interests say the U.S. must enact new laws that will sharply reduce domestic energy production and raise energy prices even higher.

"The inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness include the right of access to life-giving and life-enhancing technology. This is especially true of access to the most basic of all technologies: energy. These human rights have been extensively and wrongly abridged," he continued. "During the past two generations in the U.S., a system of high taxation, extensive regulation, and ubiquitous litigation has arisen that prevents the accumulation of sufficient capital and the exercise of sufficient freedom to build and preserve needed modern technology.

"These unfavorable political trends have severely damaged our energy production, where lack of industrial progress has left our country dependent upon foreign sources for 30 percent of the energy required to maintain our current level of prosperity," he said. "Moreover, the transfer of other U.S. industries abroad as a result of these same trends has left U.S. citizens with too few goods and services to trade for the energy that they do not produce. A huge and unsustainable trade deficit and rapidly rising energy prices have been the result.

"The necessary hydrocarbon and nuclear energy production technologies have been available to U.S. engineers for many decades. We can develop these resources without harm to people or the environment. There is absolutely no technical, resource, or environmental reason for the U.S. to be a net importer of energy. The U.S. should, in fact, be a net exporter of energy," he said.

He told WND he believes the issue has nothing to do with energy itself, but everything to do with power, control and money, which the United Nations is seeking. He accused the U.N. of violating human rights in its campaign to ban much energy research, exploration and development.

"In order to alleviate the current energy emergency and prevent future emergencies, we need to remove the governmental restrictions that have caused this problem. Fundamental human rights require that U.S. citizens and their industries be free to produce and use the low cost, abundant energy that they need. As the 31,000 signatories of this petition emphasize, environmental science supports this freedom," he said.

The Petition Project website today said there are 31,072 scientists who have signed up, and Robinson said more names continue to come in.

In terms of Ph.D. scientists alone, it already has 15 times more scientists than are seriously involved in the U.N.'s campaign to "vilify hydrocarbons," officials told WND.

"The very large number of petition signers demonstrates that, if there is a consensus among American scientists, it is in opposition to the human-caused global warming hypothesis rather than in favor of it," the organization noted.

The project was set up by a team of physicists and physical chemists who do research at several American institutions and collects signatures when donations provide the resources to mail out more letters.

"In a group of more than 30,000 people, there are many individuals with names similar or identical to other signatories, or to non-signatories – real or fictional. Opponents of the petition project sometimes use this statistical fact in efforts to discredit the project. For examples, Perry Mason and Michael Fox are scientists who have signed the petition – who happen also to have names identical to fictional or real non-scientists," the website said.

The petition is needed, supporters said, simply because Gore and others "have claimed that the 'science is settled' – that an overwhelming 'consensus' of scientists agrees with the hypothesis of human-caused global warming, with only a handful of skeptical scientists in disagreement."

The list of scientists includes 9,021 Ph.D.s, 6,961 at the master's level, 2,240 medical doctors and 12,850 carrying a bachelor of science or equivalent academic degree.

The Petition Project's website includes both a list of scientists by name as well as a list of scientists by state.

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Tuesday, 20 May 2008

ITR - Tibet Foundation Earthquake Appeal for InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury, UK)

Tibet Foundation Earthquake Appeal May 2008
Update: 19 May 2008

http://www.tibet-foundation.org/news/newsitem.php?NewsStory=126

Tibet Foundation is urgently seeking to raise £20,000 for immediate disaster relief in Tibetan areas. Tibet Foundation is a registered UK charity founded and managed by Tibetans to work both in exile and inside ethnic Tibetan areas in China.
Donate Online Now:
http://www.justgiving.com/tibetearthquake
Other Ways to Donate:
Publish Post
http://www.tibet-foundation.org/tf/donate.php

The 12th May 7.9 earthquake hit the Sichuan Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture in Wenchuan County and affected more than half of China and beyond to neighboring countries.Aba is also known as the Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture.
To date, the total death toll is estimated at more than 50,000 victims with cities, counties and villages reduced to rubble, there is destruction everywhere in this huge natural disaster.

We have monitored Chinese language media and information sources and based on communications today with Tibetans and contacts in local organizations on the ground, we provide this update. Currently mobile, landline and internet access has not been restored. Satellite phones are currently the only communications working.


Deaths
The earthquake-affected areas include Wenchuan which in the Tibetan language is called "Lung Kuo," and also affected areas in the vicinity of Le Xian, Xiao Jinxian, and the Jiarong Tibetan region.
Tibetans have died in Wenchuan in the township, Danba County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gannan village in Zhouqu County, and other places


Damage
There has been damage in Wenchuan to the Wolong Temple which follows the Tibetan Bon religion (Benjiao in Chinese language).
Le Xian has seen damage to the Sangdeng Temple which follows the Tibetan Nyingma tradition.
According to news reports in the Chinese "Legal Daily" (Fazhi Ribao) the prison in Aba has been out of communication or transport links. It is supposed that the interruption is due to the prison being in a serious condition. Other prisons have had inmates or personnel killed and a small number of officers were injured and housing facilities damaged to varying degrees.


Tibetan Donations and Prayer Gatherings
There have been spontaneous prayer gatherings in temples by monks for the victims of the earthquake. The temples have also collected money and donated materials for the relief work.
This has been reported at Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, the Longwu Temple (Tongren County, Qinghai Province, Huangnan Prefecture), the Ger Den Temple (Sichuan Province, Aba County), Kumbum Monastery (Taer Si, Huangzhong County, Qinghai Province), Kham Litang Monastery (Litang County, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province), Xi Busha temple, Xia Deray Temple (Qinghai Province, Zeku County) and Rong-an Temple (Jianzha County, Qinghai Province), and by many monks at other temples.


Switchboard +44 207 930 6001
Fax +44 207 930 6002
office@tibet-foundation.org
Tibet Foundation
(Charity No. 292400).
2 St. James's Market. London. SW1Y 4SB. UK.

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ITR - Help needed - British Virgin Islands for InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury UK)

Hi all,

Below is a petition for the BVI government showing support for the preservation of a rare ecological area of international importance that is being threatened by a large scale golf course and marina development. I am respresenting the charity that is opposing this development in court - it is the first environmental case in the BVI and will set an important precedent for the region going forward. Please support our cause by taking a few seconds to sign the petition. In the additional message box - please if you put "Please agree to quash to Beef Island planning consent without going to trial", it would be helpful for us!

Please also forward to as many people as you can so that we achieve our target of 10,000 signatures. Thank you for protecting the earth from unsuitable exploitation!

With kind regards,

Mumta

Subject: Save British Virgin Islands Marine Area from Resort Development!

Care2 subscriber since [date]

Unsubscribe | Forward to a Friend | Sign the Petition

Care2 Action Alert


Hi [Name],

The beautiful and ecologically unique Beef Island in the British Virgin Islands is home to numerous plants and animals that contribute to the health of the marine area.
But a proposed five-star hotel, marina and golf course complex means a full two-thirds of the land on Beef Island would be developed!
Register your objection to this destructive development today! >>
Elusive Caribbean roseate flamingos, rare West Indian whistling-ducks, and white-cheeked pintail are just a few of the animals whose population numbers will drop if we don't act now.
If the development moves forward, precious wildlife habitat, including mangrove, salt pond, terrestrial, and coral reef habitats of Beef Island, could disappear forever.
The proposed golf course would be within a fisheries-protected area that has been identified as the only significant and most important nursery habitat in the entire eastern sector of the British Virgin Islands.
Tell the British Virgin Islands Premier you would rather visit an ecologically beautiful region than a resort that destroys natural habitat. Sign today >>
Thank you for protecting this important marine area.

From Care2


Warmly,

Robyn E.
Care2 and ThePetitionSite Team

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ITR - Family Member Hugs needs help - bit of fun - let's vote for Hugs

Hi!

I entered one of the Hugs Heal designs, the Love, Love, Love design to a T-Shirt Contest and I am a top 10 finalist! With enough votes I'll win a cash prize and royalties on each sale of my design. Please vote for me! It only takes a second and it would really help me out!

http://www.t-shirtmagazine.com/designyer tees

My design is the one that says "Love" in all different colors and has "Regina" underneath it.


Thanks!
Regina

PS: If you really like it, ask your friends to vote for me too, please! Every vote helps!

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Monday, 19 May 2008

ITR - Another First or Last - Uploading EatStatic 'Live' Last Ever Festival Gig by InTouchRadio.net from Waveform 2007 Main Stage

The Last Ever Eat Static ‘Live’ performance recorded 'Live' by Michael Dixon at Waveform Festival 2007 exclusively for InTouchRadio.net.

Above - Merv Pepler at Waveform 2007

It seems that Eat Static are no more in their o
riginal state with Joie Hinton leaving to spend more time with his family.



This is going to prove to be a unique last recording – don’t miss the chance to feel the first Waveform Festival and EatStatic was the Headlining band playing the last main stage set of Waveform – Unique.

Left - Joie Hinton at Waveform 2007

The
following from the EatStatic web site:

Eat Static were formed in 1989 by Merv Pep
ler and Joie Hinton, then drummer and synth player respectively for the band Ozric Tentacles. They were joined by Steve Everitt, a library musician and occasional Ozric member.

The band made a name for themselves on the Megadog/’live’ techno scene of the early ’90s, playing alongside the likes of Orbital, Underworld and Aphex Twin. They were the first signings to Megadog-offshoot Planet Dog records, releasing their debut album ’Abduction’ in 1993.

In 1994 Steve Everitt retired from the group’s live performances, though he has continued to collaborate in the studio. Since then the band have played hundreds of gigs worldwide and become one the most respected and spectacular live dance acts around. They have been voted ’Best Dance Act’ in the NME, achieved a top twenty album, headlined the first dance tent at Glastonbury in 1995 and recorded two Peel sessions.

Whilst essentially a sci-fi influenced, trance/techno outfit, they have also incorporated drum and bass, breakbeat, latin, garage and ambient styles into their sound at various stages.

In the past few years the band have become heavily involved with the psy-trance scene, playing parties and festivals the world over and releasing numerous tracks on trance compilations.

Merv has also recently collaborated with the likes of Steve Jolliffe (Tangerine Dream), Will White (Propellerheads) and Simon Posford (Hallucinogen).

In addition, Joie plays with Here & Now, Zubzub (with ex-Ozrics bassist Zia) and Dream Machine (alongside former Ozric flautist Jumping John).

Both Joie and Merv also occasionally play live with Ozrics leader Ed Wynne under the guise of Nodens Ictus and have recently been playing with the Ozrics again.

Eat Static released their long-awaited new album ’De-Classified’ through Solstice Music in July 2007.

In February 2008 it was announced that Joie would be leaving the group in order to spend more time with his family.

Merv has vowed to carry on as a solo act, with the next projects being a break-beat orientated album under the name Dendron (the follow up to 2003’s ’Supernatural Jazz’), and a down tempo Eat Static record, the latter to be released on Interchill sometime in 2008.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear and see clips of these Festival legends.

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Saturday, 17 May 2008

ITR - from Carrie SouthWest UK for InTouchRadio.net UK

Hello InTouchRadio.net

Please Pass this on to as many people as you can.

Carrie - Somerset, England


Hi All, I checked with Norton Anti-Virus, and they are gearing up for
this virus!

I checked Snopes (URL above:), and it is for real!!

Get this E-mail message sent around to your contacts ASAP.

PLEASE FORWARD THIS WARNING AMONG FRIENDS, FAMILY AND CONTACTS!

You should be alert during the next few days. Do not open any message
with an attachment entitled 'POSTCARD,' regardless of who sent it to
you. It is a virus which opens A POSTCARD IMAGE, which 'burns' the whole
hard disc C of your computer.
This virus will be received from someone who has your e-mail address in
his/her contact list. This is the reason why you need to send this
e-mail to all your contacts It is better to receive this message 25
times than to receive the virus and open it.

If you receive a mail called' POSTCARD,' even though sent to you by a
friend, do not open it! Shut down your computer immediately.

This is the worst virus announced by CNN. It has been classified by
Microsoft as the most destructive virus ever. This virus was discovered
by McAfee yesterday, and there is no repair yet for this kind of virus.
This virus simply destroys the Zero Sector of the Hard Disc, where the
vital information is kept.

COPY THIS E-MAIL, AND SEND IT TO YOUR FRIENDS.
REMEMBER: IF YOU SEND IT TO THEM, YOU WILL BENEFIT ALL OF US.

Snopes lists all the names it could come in.

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Friday, 16 May 2008

ITR - Information from USA - Information To Pass On To Those Who Can Make A Difference - For InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury & London, England)

Some Information to pass on to those who can help make a difference.

In the US any artist, musician or other wise who speak out against war is putting their lives in jeopardy. Example being the Dixie chicks. Or even so far back as Barry McGuire who did the Eve Of Destruction. His career went down the tubes for a time because of that song. The Americans still do Blacklist of sorts as they did in the days of Communism propaganda. Worst Case Scenario is John Lennon.
Even Willie Nelson was taken to the cleaners by the IRS. If you step out of line they do and will find a way to get you. One way or the other,
The music industry is a geared to controlling the Artists and many of the Recording companies are still as bad as they use to be. Some things never change.
Then we can wander through the Tabloids and paparazzi and things for the so called rich and famous artist go from bad to worse.
The stresses they are under are enormous. Unfortunately most people are unaware of these facts and how it can and does lead to drug abuse alcohol abuse and many times suicide. This also is an everyday fact of life for ordinary people. There is really not much difference. Except if you are one of the Rich and Famous people view you through a different lens. Add to that fact your life is put into the public forum for everyone to see. Many times what is reported is untrue, fabricated slop.

Mae Brussel worked tirelessly to get out information to people.
She was deemed a quack by many but she had this one right. I use to have much more information about this but when my computer crashed a few years back most of it was lost except for what’s in my memory.
This is one of her stories ate her site.
The murder of John Lennon is the tragic finale to an entire era, the reminder that once an artist becomes as popular and as political as he was, his enemies will be waiting to make sure his messages never appear again to awaken the slumbering youth.
http://www. maebrussell. com/Mae%20Brussell%20Articles/John%20Lennon%20Assassination. html
The Americans would of course Want John out of the road. The CIA is one of the most horrific agencies they have in the US and their history of what they have done is long and arduous to go thought but take my word for it they are not the good guys by any means.
Secret & Suppressed:
Alex Constantine
by Adam Parfrey
"The C.I.A. and the Mafia coordinated activities because the Mafia wanted a piece of the music business and the C.I.A. wanted to do away with politics in popular music — so they had an incentive to join forces."
http://secondsmagazine. com/articles/48-constantine. html
Domestic Surveillance:
The History of Operation CHAOS

http://www. serendipity. li/cia/lyon. html

I read a lot of history. It’ a hobby

When I was a child growing up my father taught me many things as did his friends and they taught me things one would never learn in school. Everything they ever told me about is true. When I got older I started to dig. I am still digging.
With each new project I set my mind to I always find more. I was a curious child and still am. I am not sure but I think my parents somehow programmed me to hunt junk. LOL Better known as the truth.

On way or the other at this point Musicians especially the younger ones have no idea what they are getting into when they venture out into the world of Fame and Music.
This is something that needs to be cleaned up.
If by chance you have any ideas on this, or contacts in the press I would greatly appreciate any assistance on this matter.



http://www. geocities. com/SoHo/Lofts/7219/fullerup. html ..< This one really ticks me off . It tends to make one believe musicians are well. I think it’s obvious.


Point Of Interest
http://www. blogmyway. org/entry. php?w=hokupokufocus&e_id=16642
Dedicated to Musicians Who Have Tragically Lost Their Lives.
I am creating this as I have yet to find anything that gives them the respect they so deserve. It’s going to take a great deal of my time but I think it is worth it.
Without music the world would be a silent cold place.
Music holds your memories. A wise man once told me that when I was about 6 years old. He was right. When you hear a song it will brings back memories of that time.
I still have over 400 entries to fathom through and there are many more which have never been noted by anyone. England I would imagine has a large number I am sure.

http://www. xanga. com/Wilimina

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ITR - Toxic Biological Chemicals - Blog from America - Sender Anonymous - For InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury, London - California)

Blog From America for InTouchRadio.net

Plan To Spray Toxic Biological Chemicals Over San Francisco Announced Tuesday, March 11, 2008 by: Rami Nagel (see all articles by this author)
| Key concepts: EPA, USDA and San Francisco

http://www.acneheal ingoil.com/ newstarget. com.php


NaturalNews) People of the world, the US Government is planning to poison more than two million people, in California, using an untested biological "pesticide" this summer. The chemical to be sprayed is classified by the EPA as a "pesticide" and the plan is to douse cities with this chemical designed to stick on everything for 90 days or longer. This application is not a one time event, but will continue every 1-3 months for as long as five years. The pesticide to be sprayed is not designed to harm the light brown apple moth's who it is designed for, but merely to confuse its mating habits. While harmless to moths, the pesticide has been documented to harm humans.

Side effects range from vomiting and flu like systems, to male and female reproductive cycle disruption. One child nearly died from the exposure, and some people have developed asthma from being exposed to this chemical concoction. It is cause for alarm that a chemical being labeled as harmless and "safe" even in minute doses, causes severe health effects in some people. The government is racing to cover up and hide the dangerous health effects so that they can continue their aerial spray plans this summer. Your attention and action on this subject is needed in the most important way.

On January 24th, 2008, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Chuck Conner announced the availability of $74.5 million in emergency funding to combat the light brown apple moth (LBAM) infestation in California (1). President Bush's recent budget proposal sent to Congress sets aside $330 Million to eradicate plant pests, like the Light Brown Apple Moth. With crime, prison crowding, pollution, poverty, budget problems and the like, why should the government go through the effort to try to control the reproductive habits of a moth? While most people say the answer is money, a far more sinister plan seems to be at hand. It is unprecedented to design a long term plan to spray chemicals on people, which are untested for safety. This plan violates a myriad of state, federal and international laws.

On February 13th, 2008, the CDFA and USDA, in conjunction, announced their action plan for aerial spraying untested poison on people. This is from the CDFA Press Release "Aerial treatments are expected to begin June 1 in the infested areas of Monterey and Santa Cruz counties, with subsequent aerial treatments expected to begin August 1 in San Francisco, Daly City, Colma, Oakland, Piedmont, Emeryville, Albany, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Tiburon and Belvedere. The treatments in these areas are designed to be reapplied at 30- to 90-day intervals while the moths are active." (4)

In late 2007, there were 643 documented health complaints (www.1hope.org/ SPRAYCOMPLES. PDF) from the aerial spray program conducted in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. Keep in mind that this documentation is a mere fraction of the real health effects, as no legitimate effort was made to inform even doctors on how to recognize pesticide poisoning. Many doctors also refused to report suspected pesticide poisoning as required by law, and in order for a report to get officially filed, many times the patient had to insist upon it. These health injuries are not being honored in any way, because if they are honored, this sick chemical spray will be seen for what it is. It is a poison to many humans and likely to many other animals as well. I have a difficult time swallowing that a chemical compound designed to disrupt a moth's mating cycle can accidentally create reproductive health problems.

There are many who believe that this spray is not directed at the moth population which the government says is the goal of the spray, but rather that it is directed at humans. There is a growing body of evidence to support this claim, considering that the moth itself does not cause any crop damage. It is similar to the government deciding that we must eradicate all the ants, because ants cause millions of dollars of damage. Like ants, the light brown apple moth is a harmless pest. Another strange observation is the name of the mating disruption chemical Checkmate. In order to pull off the deployment of this biological chemical, a hoax, or reason for aerial spraying had to be created. That reason is called the Light Brown Apple Moth infestation. The second requirement to pull off releasing a massive chemical cloud of disease, is to trick people into believing it is safe. This whole aerial spray program depends on the belief that the chemicals to be sprayed are safe.

Since the chemicals planned to be deployed have never been sprayed over cities before, and are even being developed as I write, and thus have not been proven safe for humans, this is by the facts a large scale experiment. The question people should ask is, "why?" While it may be just coincidence, a recent article displays this headline: "Top-secret Livermore anti-germ lab opens." (2) This same lab, has routinely exploded thousands of pounds of lethal, chemically toxic, and radioactive Depleted Uranium in the greater San Francisco Bay area's air for the past fifty years (3).

When people hear about this aerial spray, many people experience a sinking feeling in the pit of their stomach. This is truly a sickening action. The government is willfully breaking countless laws in order to combat a stupid leaf rolling moth that curls up into the leaves of some plants and that doesn't cause any crop damage. It has not caused crop damage or embargo's in Hawaii over the past 100 years, so why would it cause damage in California?

No ounce of sanity can explain why the government must insist on violating countless laws to spray people with never before tested chemicals, except as to realize a deadly game is being played.

Unlike the horrible malathion spraying over 20 years ago, which was a one-time ordeal with chemicals that evaporate, this spraying is a time release microscopic device, which will be continuously applied, short of the winter months, for up to five years. Even five years of spraying will at best reduce slightly the moth population, as pest control experts explain that mating disruption technology is used as a small part of an overall pest management plan. Pretty much any pest control expert, except for those on the government take, will tell you that the light brown apple moth cannot be eradicated, and that even if it could, the mating disruption technology is not the best means to do it. Since aerial spraying is to be the sole method of controlling the light brown apple moth in many locations, then even after many years of spraying, the moth will still be alive. It is not sane to spray people with chemicals. That begs attention, there is not any hard evidence that the spray
even works at all. In fact on the EPA's own website, there's an article about pheromones released from microcapsules, it states: "The studies show that only a small proportion of the microcapsules actually release any pheromone." (5)

This is now clear and reprehensible evidence of State and Federal Governments attempting to commit a large scale crime against the American people. Let us forget about supposed terrorists for a second whose propagandized images are placed on the television, and lets pay attention to this biological attack planned on our fellow neighbors. The presence of a minuscule pest, is no excuse to douse millions with chemicals. There are NO CROPS IN CITIES! So why are they going to spray cities?

This is a Cover-Up

The LBAM infestation is a monumental hoax designed as a cover for an operation of devious goals to expose people to dangerous chemicals over several years.

Following is a link to a recently published proposal of spray boundaries, the yellow lines indicating the proposed spray zones (www.hopefortruth. com/lbam_ 2008.jpg) . More than two million people who live in these and other targeted cities are scheduled to be exposed this summer to chemicals that that have never been tested on humans or animals before. Let me repeat: the government of the United States is conducting a human biological experiment, on a massive scale, breaking State, Federal and International laws. Children, pregnant women, and the sick and elderly will be most as risk to this increased exposure to long lasting chemicals. Chemicals which are newly designed, chemicals which have not been proven safe. Just like the reproductive health effects reported from the spray, it is important to realize that a large team of "experts" working on this project do not mistakenly douse people with chemicals. This is done on purpose, with a purpose.

Does it make sense to douse over two million people with literally hundreds of billions of microscopic balls of volatile chemicals over an extended period of time to try to limit the mating habits of a few thousand moths? Is it legal to do this? Is it ethical? Is it moral? Yet rather than halting the spray plans to investigate the damage it has done to many people, the spray plans continue to grow exponentially.

To see this insanity clearly, let's examine the moth population. In San Francisco County, 3,501 moths total have been trapped and killed over an eight month period. The entire city of San Francisco, whose population is 744,041, is in the proposed spray boundaries. About 744,000 people are to be exposed to 'never tested safe for humans, microencapsulated pheromones' for several years. This is really a needle in the haystack approach to pest control. Keep in mind, each moth found is a moth that has been trapped and exterminated (6). In Alameda County, 431 months have been found in the past 8 months out of 2,327 traps. The moth population in Alameda County is thus sparse at best. Just look out your window. Imagine how many insects are in the tree, the yard, or the local park. I have seen more than 431 ants crawl into my kitchen on a rainy day. So in a giant area of 141 square miles, and the tens or hundreds of millions of insects in that zone, to try to eradicate a few hundred
moths by just spraying chemicals everywhere is both ludicrous and unsafe.

When I learned that Santa Cruz, my previous hometown was to be aerially sprayed, I was in a state of shock. This was followed by a long period of disbelief.

Apparently the CDFA or the USDA, or both, decided that the previous chemical formulas used, Checkmate LBAM-F and Checkmate OLR-F were not good enough, which really points to the fact that the past two aerial sprays in Monterey, and the one in Santa Cruz County, were a waste of time and money. Not to mention the tragedy of the many severe health reactions experienced by thousands of people from chemical exposure. It doesn't matter to those in charge at the CDFA, EPA, or USDA, if a new chemical is needed to be used, because the goal is not to stop the moth, the moth cannot be stopped, it can only be controlled. This is known. The goal may be to coat people with a toxic mesh of disease causing microcapsules.

The chemicals that were sprayed, and that are planned on being sprayed, have not undergone thorough safety evaluations. And they won't undergo such evaluations in a legitimate way, because if they did, they would prove only one thing - that these chemicals are potentially deadly.

The chemicals planned to be sprayed will no doubt be similar to the ones used in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties in 2007. They are a plastic encapsulated microtechnology, a microscopic plastic dust. The reported microcapsule size of the aerial mating disrupter is as small as 10 microns and averages 25-35 microns in size for an undeployed moth spray. For comparison, a human hair is approximately 70 microns in thickness. The size of these chemical containing plastic balls comes suspiciously close to micro-sized particles that are used to evade the body's defensive systems for biological weapons, those are reported to be 3-4 microns in size. Miniature particles between 2.5-10 microns in size, especially from pesticides, are known to cause both short term and long term health effects, including decreased overall life span.

A University of California at Davis report confirmed that some unsprayed and undegraded microcapsules are indeed 10 microns in size. The small particle size explains the severe reactions, that I, along with countless others have had when being exposed to minute dosages of the chemical. Minute dosages of chemicals designed for moth's, advertised as harmless, do not accidentally make people sick. In other words, the people who designed these chemicals and manufactured them had to have an intimate understanding of what each chemical does, and how they react with each other. So, too, should the EPA have this understanding. It is not unreasonable to assume that a chemical designed to stop moths, that is being sprayed on humans, would have such drastic health effects, but it does. The only conclusion is that this is intentional in the design. Imagine someone designing a "safe" car. If this "safe" car had no brakes, then nobody would assume that the car accidentally had no brakes.
Likewise, chemicals designed for moths, in minuscule doses, cannot accidentally harm people. It is more than just chance.

Again, nobody in the public as of yet knows how small the degraded microcapsules are, or how this will effect people in the short and long term, because no such testing exists. Once sprayed, these microscopic balls can easily enter deep into the mouth, eyes, skin and lungs. Even after 90 days and several rains, some people in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties are still experiencing symptoms of spray poisoning. When they leave the counties, their symptoms many times abate. This aerial program is a real sword through the heart of democracy and decency. The government has really gone too far and it must be stopped now.

I must inform you that through a freedom of information request, a local newspaper has learned that the CDFA has hired media spin doctor extraordinaire Porter Novelli at the tune of almost $500,000 tax payer dollars to convince the public that it is okay for the state to dump chemicals all over them, their gardens, their pets, and their neighbors. The state of California is in a budget crisis, and this is one example that explains why. Here the state is using tax payer dollars to lie to and mislead the public, to try to convince the public that the state should be spending millions of dollars of resources on polluting the air, sea, and land with chemicals that the public in general does not want or need. Since a majority of spray funding is coming from the federal arm, know that your tax paying dollars are going to a government sponsored large scale crime.

Originally, the USDA announced that the moth might cause $100 million in crop damage if allowed to multiply. Then they keep expanding their figures to create false reasons to justify this unethical chemical assault. The most recent estimate of LBAM damage is $160 million to $640 million just in California. Mind you this moth has a hard time finding its way into crop fields and seems for some very bizarre reason to live only in cities. The estimate of this level of crop damage is absurd. The figures used to estimate the damage came from one particular year in Australia and have little meaning in California, as the climate is different. Even if this $160 million crop loss did come true, one has to consider that $90 million has now been ear marked to contain the moth, primarily the funds are for aerial spraying chemicals on cities which contain people, and not crops like apples, oranges and grapes. One expert estimates that if the CDFA stays on this track, by the time the
aerial treatment is complete after five years, close to $500 million will be spent on aerial eradication. With little to no impact on the apple moth population.

The pheromone being used, (E)-11-Tetradecen- l-y Acetate is identical to pheromone's which many native moths and perhaps other species also contain. So this spray will effect other non-target species. The pheromone only represents between 10-20% of the ingredients of the aerial spray.

Now, organizations like the Breast Cancer Fund, Center For Environmental Health, Calpirg, and the Sierra Club are issuing statements opposed to aerial spraying.

What to Expect Next

The CDFA, USDA, and EPA will do anything and everything to convince, lie, cajole and get people to agree with the plan to spray chemicals. The facts of this situation are irrelevant to those in charge because the goal is to spray people, not to operate under the laws of this constitutional government of checks and balances. They are going to go to meetings, pretend it is safe, have doctors testify it is safe, pretend to listen to the public, ignore any health complaints, and try to lull people into complacency on the matter. They have even gone as far as promising an environmental review, which will contain a giant pile of documents again to try to prove that it is okay to spray people with chemicals. The CDFA will continue to find more moth finds, and create more fake evidence of how much harm the moth will do. They will get more money from Mr. Bush's pesticide funds and continue to enlarge their aerial spray program. Strangely the moth will continue to spread, finding its
way into other cities, and in the coming years, cities like Los Angeles and San Diego will be targeted.

Knowing that the government is actively lying, hiding evidence, manipulating the public, and that they are spraying chemicals illegally on people should be enough evidence to convict these felons under Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) laws.

Freeing Yourself From the Government's Pro Spray Propaganda

These 643 health injury reports represent a fraction of the real injuries. The actual spray has surely caused thousands to be poisoned from this biochemical formulation. See my related article (www.naturalnews. com/022434. html) . Despite these reports which include 330 official illness claims filed with the CDFA, the CDFA states the following lies on their website, "Pheromones are extremely safe" and "Public safety is the primary concern." The statement that pheromones are safe is a misleading distorted truth. Sure, pheromones can be safe when used responsibly, for example a benign moth sticky trap in an apple orchard (away from people) that contains pheromones to attract the moths. But when you create a microscopic biodegradable ball of volatile chemicals, and then place within it a synthetic moth pheromone, which itself is described as an explosive chemical, you have more of a drug which can interact and create changes within the human body, than a pesticide. Furthermore,
no thorough investigation has been done of these 330 official illness complaints, and some of these people have not yet recovered. And a further investigation won't be done, because a legitimate investigation would find that the spray made people sick, and thus, the aerial spray program would be halted.

One must realize that any documentation regarding the safety of pheromones reported is from non-aerial applications, such as a moth sticky trap that is scented with pheromones and stuck on a tree, or a pheromone laced twist tie applied to apple orchards or vineyards. These safety assertions also do not relate to the aerial method of application. A sticky trap laced with pheromones is a different entity than a microscopic ball that can easily enter the body and then biodegrade and release chemicals within the body. Part of the less dangerous aspect to pheromone laced traps is the fact that the pheromone is so volatile that it rapidly evaporates, so the chemical won't travel too far. The microcapsules are the opposite, they are designed to stick around in the air for months. They are infinitely more dangerous than sticky traps, and you cannot really compare them. It's like saying that a tank is the same as a motorcycle because they are both vehicles. Microcapsulated
pheromones are a different beast than pheremone laced moth traps.

The newly designed chemicals, which are scheduled for June and August deployment will not have their ingredients disclosed to the public. We do not even know what this stuff is? How can the government say the chemicals are safe, and then hide the ingredients from scrutiny? If these chemicals are so safe why not tell us honestly what they are? Clearly the intention of the CDFA, USDA, and EPA, is to cover up the real nature of this biochemical assault. They are trying to hide what they do from the public's eye. They do not want you to know the truth. The truth is people get sick. Not everybody gets sick from the moth spray, but many people do. Its effects can be strong and violent. The truth is, the US Government is a vehicle being used to poison us.

The CDFA reports that they want their newest moth weapon deployed this summer, to be even longer lasting, which to me means that the microcapsules will be even more dangerous, possibly indefinitely sticking in the environment, and irritating people's sensitive ducts and glands; much like allergies from pollen. In each aerial application, spray planes are contracted through Dynamic Aviation (www.dynamicaviatio n.com/home. htm) , which has other specialties beyond aerial application of pesticides. They also do "Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance." The spraying is conducted at a height of between 500-800 feet and residents in the sprayed area report feeling like they are in a war zone. Once in contact with residential neighborhoods, parks, and playgrounds, the balls slowly disintegrate over time. The hope is that during this time, they release pheromones and limit the moth's mating patterns. Again, this is a whimsical hope because no legitimate studies exist proving
this new technology is effective at either releasing pheromones, or at stopping the moth's mating habits.

Typically a drug takes many years for the Food and Drug Administration to approve for safety for humans. Under an emergency declaration, the EPA can exclude new chemicals from rigorous testing. The catch to this exception is that these laws were designed for agricultural emergencies and are being violently misused because they are planning on spraying large urban populations and not agricultural zones. These laws cannot lawfully apply to cities. Among other things, we have legal control and authority of our bodies, and our properties. We can say "No" to the spray, and if necessary, defend ourselves from this highly toxic assault. The EPA and USDA have flagrantly crossed legal and ethical boundaries by applying laws designed for agricultural fields to densely inhabited city centers.

Further, consider that the testing of these chemicals is not done to make sure that it is safe for humans, as the safety is merely an untested assumption. As an example, it took several months after the first aerial spray of Monterey County for the CDFA to pay the University of California Davis to see if the Checkmate formula was toxic to certain very small ocean insects. It took several months for this first test of the Checkmate formula to be conducted. This test only happened after the chemical was sprayed on well over two hundred thousand people. The testing being conducted in New Zealand is not to ensure safety for humans, but to see if the mating habits of the moths are disrupted. This spraying is illegally approved by the EPA because Congress passed legislation to legally prevent the EPA from conducting human experiments. "EPA's rules make it clear that all pregnant women, all nursing women, and all children are excluded from all studies involving intentional
exposure that are intended for submission under the pesticide laws." (www.epa.gov/ oppfead1/ guidance/ human-test. htm) If the EPA cannot test pesticides on pregnant women, nursing women, and children, then under what jurisdiction and authority can they simply endorse and approve the exposure of pregnant women, nursing women and children with untested pesticides?

How many more children do we need to see poisoned by these indefensible government actions until we wake up and say, enough! How many more of our friends, relatives and neighbors do we need to see develop chronic health conditions due to exposure to aerially sprayed chemicals until we take effective action to stop this insanity? How much longer are we going to allow the government that is created for the people, to represent the people, to break its own laws and poison its own people and then disregard any reported health concerns?

I call for the arrest and trial of the appropriate employees in the CDFA, EPA, and USDA, for conspiring to poison people of the State of California, for lying and deceiving the public, and for polluting our environment.

Here's How I Suggest You Take Action:

* Share this information with your friends and neighbors.

* Ask your California representative to support the following bills -

1) AB 2765, (Huffman) sets new limits on the emergency powers of the Department of Agriculture.

2) AB 2763 would enact the Invasive Pest Planning Act of 2008, by Assemblymember John Laird.

3) AB 2764 (Hancock) will prohibit the Secretary of Food and Agriculture from approving the
application of a pesticide in an urban area, unless the Governor has proclaimed a state of
emergency.

4) AB 2760 (Leno) would require the completion of an EIR before any pesticide could be applied in
an urban area.

Also, State Senator Carole Migden plans to file for a moratorium on aerial spraying.

* Don't be fooled when the CDFA says that the "pheromone" is safe. I have been poisoned myself by these microcapsules, and so has my family, it is a terrible feeling. Ask for test results to show it is safe for humans, you'll see they have none.

* Demand accountability. Ask your local California representative why they are continuing to allow the state to spray chemicals on people, even though the state has laws, like the state constitutional right to personal safety, and legislative laws such as the California Environmental Quality Act, meant to prevent such actions. Your state representative can amend or modify the LBAM law that went into affect that gave the CDFA the unanimous green light to eradicate the apple moth. Surely your representative does not support aerial spraying? Each county has to have their local agricultural commissioner or someone to that effect to sign a permit to allow the state to spray. Stop these people from signing the permit!

* State and Federal representatives can also design an independent committee to come up with non-biased recommendations. The CDFA created such a working group, but they strangely seem to believe that aerial spraying people to stop moths from mating is a good idea.

* Gather your local city council members' support. Use local resources to conduct research, and file lawsuits against the state.

* Ideally the city attorneys and mayors should file legal suits against CDFA, the EPA and the USDA for polluting the air and water, for violating State and Federal laws, and for planning to create large scale poisoning.

* Contact your US Senate and House Representatives, and ask them to stop or at least investigate federal funding from the USDA for the aerial spray program. Federal officials can also declassify this tiny moth from a class A pest. Ask them to strengthen protections so that populations cannot be aerially sprayed unless there is a grave and immediate danger to public health.

* Additional Note: If the aerial spray does occur, take samples. Put a turkey baster-sized aluminum tray in your back yard. Put the tray out on the night prior to the aerial spray, and another on the night of the aerial spray. Seal each tray well. Each city should organize its own tests of the chemicals, including tests for biological agents, contaminants, radioactive substances, and a microscope analysis to see how big the microcapsules are, and to see if the microcapsules contain miniature microcapsules. Analysis ideally should also include a detailed chemical profile of the substance sprayed, since the government won't tell us what it is.

Finally, the way I see it, it is a crime to poison children and our fellow people who live in California. Just because the people who are polluting and poisoning the air with chemicals work for the government, should not make them immune to criminal liability and prosecution. Unfortunately, no city officials, yet, have the decency and standards to attack this matter for what it is, a crime. Crimes require criminal investigations, and criminal charges.

People can be alarmed, and if cities take equitable action, we do not need to be afraid. For example, we pay taxes so we can have a fire and police department to protect ourselves from crimes. Why not use the police force to protect residents from government sponsored crimes? Many of the actions of the CDFA fall under the category of illegal activities. The police force are the people on the local level, given the right and authority to protect people from crimes.

The media creates a false fear about some hypothetical terrorist releasing chemical weapons in the United States. Meanwhile, the US government is doing something very similar, releasing potentially deadly chemicals on its population, for no good reason.

I pray for grace for everyone, so that people in the proposed spray zones remain safe from harm, and that those who are inspired to take action to stop this be inspired to act effectively, with humility, strength and compassion.

Take Action

In Santa Cruz and Monterey, local residents have started the California Alliance to Stop the Spray (CASS). This alliance is developing evidence and documentation to stop the aerial spraying for the Light Brown Apple Moth. Just because this alliance is formed, does not mean the moth spray will be stopped. Each area needs to form their own groups, and work together to defeat the real pest, State and Federal governments who are performing illegal operations.

Important websites were you can learn more and take action include:

(www.lbamspray. com) – On the right hand column of this website is a portal to CASS. You can find many ways to participate and help the cause. Also this contains the most relevant information. In the CASS section of the site, there are resources and people you can contact.

(www.hopefortruth. com) – My LBAM site.

(www.1hope.org/ chkmate.htm) – Lots of documentation and recent news postings.

(www.dontspraycalif ornia.org) - Related website against pesticide spraying.

For those who are taking community action, two generous people have volunteered to provide further resources:

Roy Upton, California Alliance to Stop the Spray (CASS)
831-461-6317, herbal@got.net

Bonnie Keet, California Alliance to Stop the Spray (CASS)
bonnie619@yahoo. com

When Governor Schwarzenegger says he supports the health and welfare of children, he is lying to you. Governor Schwarzenegger supports biochemical spraying which has been documented to cause life-threatening harm to some children.

Call Governor Schwarzenegger and tell him what you think of his policies.
Voice: (916) 445-2841 2841 (press #1, #5, #0)
Fax: (916) 445-4633

Alert Senator Diane Feinstein
San Fransisco Office - (415) 393-0707

Alert Senator Barbara Boxer
San Fransisco Office - (415) 403-0100

Alert Democracy Now!
They want to hear our stories, (http://www.democrac ynow.org/ contact?to= 1)

As a final addendum, many people have written to me about mosquito fogging, about chemtrails, and about large scale chemical sprayings which occur in the United States unmonitored in more rural areas. While my article does not address these concerns, those concerns are valid. The government cannot ethically, legally, or morally expose, or allow for the exposure of people needlessly to chemicals. There are volumes of evidence about how chemicals in our food, water and air can cause short and long term health effects. Your concern about chemical exposure is vital. Listen to it!

References:

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ITR - Contractors Artists Agency - Johannesburg, South Africa for InTouchRadio.net (UK)Carlynn Group Pics





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cnr Warwick Road
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PO Box 1026
Auckland Park
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South Africa

Tel: +27(0)11 726-6076
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Personal Managers\' Association

Contractors Artists cc have, since 1996, built a solid reputation as professionals who operate with integrity in the field of artist management. We are proud members of the Personal Manager’s Association (PMA) and represent a wide range of talented actors, singers, dancers, presenters and voice-over artists who work in all areas of the entertainment industry, both locally and internationally.


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ITR - World WildLife Fund for InTouchRadio.net UK - We Are All Responsible!


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Also In This Issue: Polar Bear Listed as Threatened Species; WWF's New Website Launches; Save Critical Habitat for Endangered Whales and Marine Life; and MoreHaving trouble reading this email? Please visit WWF's website. | Have a question? Contact us.

Wolf symbolic adoption
Honor Dad this Father's Day with a symbolic animal adoption. Make a donation of $50 or $100, and we'll send Dad a plush version of his adopted animal--like this gray wolf--in WWF's exclusive Happy Father's Day bag. Find Dad's favorite species now.
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Chase will contribute $50 for each new WWF account opened and used to make a purchase. Then, each and every time you use your WWF credit card to make a purchase, WWF will receive 1 percent of the sale amount. Since 1995 WWF has received over $10 million from these animal credit cards to help protect the future of nature.
Pure & Natural
Pure & Natural
The Henkel Corporation has launched a new line of Pure & Natural personal care products which are biodegradable and include recycled as well as recyclable packaging. The Henkel Corporation makes an annual donation of at least $100,000 per year to WWF from the sale of its Pure & Natural product line. Available at major retailers nationwide.
MAY 23 IS WORLD
SEA TURTLE DAY

Wallpaper of the Month

Loggerhead turtle
© Isaac Vega/WWF-Canon

The endangered loggerhead turtle is highly migratory and particularly vulnerable to accidental capture in the nets and longlines of the world's fisheries. Show your support of WWF's efforts to protect sea turtles by downloading this free wallpaper image now.

E-card of the Month

Loggerhead turtle hatchlings
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WWF's free e-cards feature awe-inspiring images like these loggerhead turtle hatchlings heading out to sea. Share your love of this endangered species with friends and family by sending them a free e-card now.
Dwarf crocodile
© Martin Harvey/WWF-Canon
A First for Freshwater
Imagine being tasked with creating a comprehensive map and database of the diversity of life in the world’s freshwater ecosystems. That's exactly what more than 200 leading conservation scientists have done... and it took them over 10 years to do it. Why? Freshwater habitats support more than 100,000 species and provide humans with critical services such as drinking water and fisheries. Yet--until now--there were no data on global freshwater biodiversity synthesized in a way that was useful to conservation. The Freshwater Ecoregions of the World (FEOW) project, a collaboration between WWF and The Nature Conservancy, changes all of that. Explore the 426 ecoregions of the map and discover this extensive and easily searchable resource.

LEARN MORE
  • What is freshwater science?
  • Freshwater science in action: the Southeastern U.S.
  • Meet a freshwater expert, WWF's Michele Thieme

  • Polar bears
    © Peter Ewins/WWF-Canada
    Polar Bear Listed as Threatened Species
    On Wednesday, May 14, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed the polar bear as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), giving the bear important new protections. The government said that climate change is destroying vital polar bear habitat, putting the species at risk of extinction. "WWF commends the Fish and Wildlife Service for heeding the unequivocal science that the survival of the polar bear is inextricably tied to its Arctic sea ice habitat, which is melting more rapidly than at any other time in recorded human history," said Margaret Williams, managing director of WWF’s office in Alaska. "We must take the necessary measures now to help save the polar bear. The ESA listing is an important first step, but we must also address the underlying cause of climate change: rapidly rising greenhouse gas emissions." Read more about the long process that led to this decision and what WWF is doing to protect polar bear habitat.

    A new look
    WWF's New Website Launches
    Have you visited worldwildlife.org lately? We have a new look, filled with vivid images, up-to-the-minute conservation news and ways you can get involved. You'll find

  • An interactive world map that, when you click on the spinning globe, pinpoints all of WWF's projects and lets you interact to learn more and see images of conservation in action.
  • A species finder with profiles of species that are in peril and information about why it is imperative that we work to save them.
  • An all-new climate section that shows how WWF is leading the way on this vital issue, examining the effects of climate change and developing, implementing and advocating for solutions that protect people, places and wildlife.
  • And, expert profiles introducing you to WWF's staff--from the expert who helped create Ben & Jerry's Rainforest Crunch to the one who was once stranded in Siberia!


  • Ready to check it out? Explore WWF's new website now.


    Summer sunset over Bristol Bay
    © Kevin Schafer/ WWF-Canon
    Save Critical Habitat for Endangered Whales and Marine Life
    Bristol Bay is inhabited by 15 cetacean species--including the endangered right whale--and is the convergence point of four migratory flyways. Nearly 20 years ago, Congress and the president created layers of protection from oil and gas development for Bristol Bay in the aftermath of the Exxon Valdez disaster. But those protections have been systematically peeled away. As a result, the U.S. Minerals Management Service proposes to lease the area for oil and gas development by 2011. U.S. activists: Help stop offshore oil and gas drilling in Bristol Bay, Alaska, which is critical habitat for endangered whales and marine life. Send a letter urging your members of Congress to cosponsor the Bristol Bay Protection Act.

    Zodiac
    © Stewart Cohen Pictures
    Copper Canyon and the Sea of Cortez Aboard the Sea Bird
    January 5 - 13, 2009
    Experience two of North America's greatest natural treasures during one journey. Begin with four nights exploring the Sea of Cortez. Spend your days hiking, whale watching, birding, snorkeling and kayaking. Then fly to the Mexican mainland and take a thrilling rail journey to the rim of wildlife-rich Copper Canyon. For more information, visit our website or call 888-WWF-TOUR.

    Richard Carroll
    © Frederick J. Weyerhaeuser
    /WWF-Canon
    DO YOU KNOW?
    Richard Carroll is WWF's managing director of the Congo Basin Program. When he heads off for the Congo, what does he always make sure he packs in his bag?
    a. Ba'Aka ankle band for good luck
    b. Pruning shears
    c. Sardines for protein snack
    d. All of the above
    Click on one of the answers above to see

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    Thursday, 15 May 2008

    ITR - Urgent Posting from Sildy - Plymouth, England for InTouchRadio.net England

    Date:

    15 May 2008, 12:11

    Hi, could you do a shout out on your radio?

    Hi.

    I was wondering could you do a shout out for this festival and explain that this coming Wednesday there is a free showing of festival films at p.c.a.d college (Plymouth College of art and Design) at about 7pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and watch films.

    This is the information about the film festival:

    Running from May 21st – 31st 2008, in Plymouth, UK, The Flipside Film Festival will showcase both feature-length and short films in its curated and ‘open call’ film programmes and is intended as a filmic celebration and exploration of alternate, unorthodox and under-represented views and experiences of our world.

    The Festival Opens on Wednesday 21st May 2008 with a gallery Private-View and Cinema Screening of a programme of films made by emerging film artists entitled ‘Tempus’

    The curated programme of the festival will open on Thursday 22nd May 2008 a selection of stunning film works by the internationally respected artist filmmaker Tony Hill and will conclude on Saturday 31st may with the double-feature screening of ‘Dancehall Queen’ and ‘Westway to The World’ by that unique Filmmaker, DJ and legendary cultural alchemist, Don Letts! Both of the aforementioned film artists will be in attendance to introduce and discuss their works.

    Flipside also boasts the worlds smallest public cinema, gallery exhibitions, film-making workshops and film-maker forum & screening events! If you think cinema can be a little more cutting edge than the multiplex and tired old telly then you'd be daft to miss it!

    Flipside turns the world on it's head and shoves a camera in its face!

    It would be great if you could or even let your friends and family now about it. My films are showing as well on Wednesday. If you can make it please come along.

    Hope your well, lots of love sildy xxx

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    ITR - The Dream - The Ethos of InTouchRadio.net - Michael Dixon


    Thank you for choosing to come over to
    www.InTouchRadio.net based here in Glastonbury, England as an InTouchRadio.net Family Friend.

    We are as Local or as Global as you would like us to be.

    Glastonbury, Somerset is globally known for its Abbey, one of the earliest seats of religion in England and the famous Glastonbury Music Festival, and Sunrise Celebration Festival, the first of the UK's festival season in the UK, both situated a few miles from Glastonbury.

    www.InTouchRadio.net is, I like to think, like no other radio station, whether terrestrially based FM/AM or LW or on the Internet.

    InTouchRadio is my concept, my dream, I'd better just let you know a little about me. I am Michael Dixon, I have worked within and without the music industry since the age of 14.

    I have always remained true to my love and passion of music. Through the years I progressed into recording with the porta studio of the early 80's reaching the heady heights of an International Studio of the 90's teaching myself engineering, recording, writing and producing. Audio then moved into the field of Video/TV and Film.

    I have never lost my passion for music. I never realized the dream like so many others but I do know the hard life of the musician, the hours, the ups and the downs, the rip-off, that's why in the 80's I co-wrote with HookerThe Rock n' Roll Band You'd Love To Hate To Meet – the dream of leaving school to go into Rock n' Roll only to be told that Rock n' Roll is finished.. thus the story unfolds of the young musician's steps through his musical life. Meeting the agent with dancing tights as he/she walk the musician along the tightrope endlessly confusing until signed - 90%! The Contract! Been there, done it, tried it and the final outcome Rock n' Roll Angina!

    After a string of interesting connections I found I could not resist my dream any further.


    I am passionate about people – without people there is No Music, No Art (in all its forms), No Books. The Arts and People are all One – neither can exist without the other.

    I believe my passion for people comes from the fact I am from a family background of Clairvoyants/Clairsentients/Clairaudients – you can give it what colour you wish and I can't change the fact that I was born a sensitive, my job is to help not to hinder people on their soul's progression.

    I am Spiritual – I am not religious in the common sense of the word. I see it as Spirit having a Human Experience not the other way round that some people appear to get confused with.

    I am not an evangelist nor martyr nor do-gooder just hoping to live my life doing good where I can. I came in with no – thing and I will leave with no – thing ~ I'm doing my best to leave something that will be remembered positively for my being here.

    Here you have the essence or the blend of what my dream is and what I am doing with www.InTouchRadio.net, which is a unique transmitter of hope, here to bring all the people, that make the Human Race, together; through all the hypocrisy of Power in all its forms. To break the barriers of discontent amongst nations and to show people that those they thought were enemies are exactly the same as themselves, sometimes misjudged, misunderstood and through fear remaining misaligned from this Earth-Life experience we all came here to enjoy.

    My job is to communicate – to bring back that which is separated into the whole. There are many of us down here right now all prepared to help. Just look at the number of Friends Of
    www.InTouchRadio.net, how We have all come together as One through many non – co – incidences and isn't this fantastic? Now you know why I chose the www.InTouchRadio.net name, to be In Touch and why I chose the identity of the station: A Co-operative Collective – Not – A Corporate Selective - InTouchRadio.net Networking the World as One.

    I am always striving to be a better person, not to use or abuse or take or hurt any other. We all share the same source, we are Human (with a few friends I'm sure down here but another story…) if we cut we bleed. No race, colour or creed can change that or any misguided belief system; we only need to believe in ourselves, not at the expense of another, selflessly nor selfishly.

    www.InTouchRadio.net is currently unfunded.
    I hope, with your help, to secure Donations to help keep InTouchRadio.net alive that, in the future, someone with the same dream, commitment, ethos and integrity of what InTouchRadio.net stands for, will be able to take this on when it is my time to hand over.

    If you can help, please do.

    If you know anyone who would like to advertise, please ask them to contact me
    michael@intouchradio.net, remember any business that supports www.InTouchRadio.net in any way, it goes to a good cause, not to a corporation, and is, in almost all cases, tax relievable.

    Times are hard but the smallest amount adds up and is not lost and we need now more than ever to be connected as One and that connectivity is Your
    www.IntouchRadio.net please go online and press the Donate Button now.

    We need people to come Online to
    www.InTouchRadio.net with their stories, their communities, and their projects: musicians and their music, artists and their art, authors, writers and their words. All are welcome.

    We need people to send in Blogs (Online), this helps the interaction of
    www.InTouchRadio.net. Feedback is necessary for those out in this world of ours to know others are listening and able to pass the word, even in the worlds' present ~ global ~ state; there are those ready to care, share and make a difference.

    We need people with equipment who can record programs from their part of the world so that others can listen to and interact.

    InTouchRadio.net needs other net stations around the world to share programs including net TV to share films and video with us – reciprocally – as One.

    We need help from the InTouchRadio Global Family of Friends in supporting InTouchRadio and in spreading the word far and wide.

    As InTouchRadio.net grows and expands the pyramid effect will take place in reverse, like a pyramid upside down starting with One and eventually encompassing the Whole, which is the collective One. Then my job will be complete and We will have a Global Interconnection with no boundaries, Undivided.

    I've done my part now prove to me I've not been wasting my time, get In Touch and let's work together as One.

    I am Michael Dixon – and this is Your Radio Station
    www.InTouchRadio.net

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    Wednesday, 14 May 2008

    ITR - Sunrise Celebration Latest News for InTouchRadio.net

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    29th May – 1st June 2008

    www.sunrisecelebration.com

    www.myspace.com/sunrisecelebration

    Be Part of Festival History!

    Check out all these new additions to the Sunrise Line-up!

    How lucky are we?!!

    Shona Foster

    Joe Driscoll

    MC Xander

    Portico Quartet

    Polar Bear

    Jamie Woon

    Excentral Tempest

    Elova

    Scifax

    HEDLUV

    Bschmang

    Digitalis

    Cut a Shine

    Ned and Maff (the egg)

    Mad Dog McRea

    The Travelling Band

    Melosa

    Swiss FX

    Lazy

    New Groove formation

    School Of Trobar

    Naughty Jack

    The Moon Music Orchestra

    Gabby Young and Other Animals

    Chancery Blame and the Gadjo club

    Mad Cows

    Goldenburn

    World Troubadour

    Samantha Marais

    Dan Arborise

    Leo James ... and more to follow!!!!

    See below for the rest of the Line up>>>>



    Featuring the best in alternative, green, creative and underground culture.

    An exciting blend of ancient wisdom, modern innovation, ecology, creativity, community and celebration

    13 arenas - 12 stages - 24h entertainment – Over 4 Days

    Roots and Culture - Bimble Inn Arena – Mayfair Village Fayre - Charity Zone – Out of The Ordinary Arena - Global Tipi Village - Permaculture - Green Innovations - Circus and Cabaret - Poetry Slam - Solar Cinema - Cosmic Compatibility Speed Dating - Green Graffiti - Earth Mysteries - Kids/Teens/Toddlers area - Visionary Art - Enchanted Gardens - Adult Games - Sun Seekers Planetarium - Woodhenge - Healing Sanctuary - and more…

    Family friendly Vibe – Hot Showers and Saunas – Luxury camping option

    Workshops – Forums – Talks

    Powered on 100% renewable energy – Site-wide Organic Food policy

    Waste reduction policy – Eco rangers – Compostable plates and glasses site wide – Compost Toilets

    Sunrise is leading the way in Festival Sustainability!

    Listed by THE GUARDIAN and VIRTUAL FESTIVALS as having the Best Green Credentials of all UK Festivals, Sunrise is also featured in the Top 20 Uk festivals by The Times Online!

    Winner of UK Festivals Shelter Award for Social Responsibility 2006

    5 nominations 2007



    Buy Now!

    Be part of history!

    Tickets: £88/£25 Kids

    Info 0845 0096347

    www.sunrisecelebration.com/tickets.php

    Stages include….

    The SolarAid Main Stage


    The Orb - The Dub Pistols - The Beat

    System 7 - Baka Beyond – Oojami – Babyhead



    Seize The Day - 3 Daft Monkeys - Orchid Star - Baraka

    Planetman and the internationalz – Emergence -
    The Mirettes – The Summits

    Avalonian Free State Choir



    Firefly Stage


    Beardyman - Dragonsfly - Kangaroo moon – Mordekkers – Dubheart - Los Albertos - Bonze – Sheelanagig - Bad science - Nucleus Roots


    Dogshow -Paul Didge and friends

    Dubheart - No1 Station - Yes SIR BOSS - King Porter Stomp – Green Angels

    Chancery Blame & The Gadjo Club - Perunika - Jono Mckleery band - Sweet Sweet Lies

    and more..



    The Dance arena hosted by the team behind the Waveform Project, featuring a UV Blackout Dance Tent in association with Tribe of Frog and Archangel Break, An outdoor Live and Chill-Out Stage, the Enchanted Eartheart café and Visionary Art and Installations.

    Waveform Dance Tent

    Providing an audio visual journey though underground Dance music including Psy Trance – Progressive Trance – Dub Step -Breaks



    Radio 1’s Annie Nightingale

    Tristan - Laughing Buddha - Psymmetrix

    ILS LIVE - Scorb - Hopi - Morganism - Fromem Ory

    Gacid - Pieman - Natzan - Geo - Psychosonic

    Far too loud - Freshold,

    Agent smith - Mr white - Hoffman vs 101,

    Zaidi - Drum monkeys - Tom real

    APPLY THE BREAKS LIVE - DJ HIPPY - KWALI - GIANI - LIQUID JEMS

    JELLY BASS - HALOGEN - SOLARQUEST - BONZE - SICK REBEL - ZUB ZUB - NICK INTERCHILL - GANDOLFI - TOM FU and more..



    Waveform Live stage







    Eat Static

    Mirror System - Dymons - Sinewave - Widescreen - Ils - Flooting Grooves - Subsource - Oood - Ill Audio - Cosmosophy – Jellybass - Jnr Hacksaw - Zetan Spore - Maha-ra - Zubzub - Sick Rebel – Neek - Zak - Halogen - Solarquest – Aviva - Galactic Wind - Red Earth - Aliji - Mayra - Ishq - Bonze - Ed Tangent - Cosmonaughty - Bez 23 - Technodolly - Gandolfi - Fluid – Ben Crystal - Mudra - Sparkle – Pieman – Mandala Mark – Tom Fu – Nick Interchill – Nat Interchill



    The Roots and Culture Stage


    Lazy Habits - King Porter Stomp - ZeJ

    Mud Sun - The Common Moral Cause - Samsara - Dub FX

    Joe Driscoll - MC Xander - Portico Quartet - Polar Bear - Jamie Woon - Excentral Tempest – Elova -Freedom of Expression - Queen's English - Sarah Williams White - L-Mo - Tom Bombadeal and the Green Men of the Mythical Forest -

    Works In progress - Tribal Vibes – Masdafarai and more..

    CATS Cradle Stage

    The Guessmen - The Mentalists - New Groove Formation - The Wind Whistles

    Wobbly Squadro - Dub The Earth - No1 Station - Jon Sterckx

    The Phoenix Rose - RAchel Dadd - Zej - Trouble & Mischief - DJ CousCous - Untimely Skank Soundsystem

    May Fair Folk stage

    Joe Public • The Johnsons • Mik Artistik • The Wraiths • The Cedar

    Ratfink • Rod Thomas • Cruel Folk • Cruel Folk • Al O Kane

    3 Tonnes Of Grass • Brian Stuart • Your Garden Day

    Helen Boulding • Boy Le Monti • Los Bambinos


    and more..

    Out of the Ordinary Stage - Triban Collective Stage – Bimble Inn – Inspiral Louge –Invisible Circus

    and more..



    Tickets selling Fast!

    Buy Now

    Adults £88/£25 Kids

    Limited number of tickets on the gate at £100

    www.sunrisecelebration.com/tickets.html

    A big thanks to Solar-aid

    SolarAid is a new charity that helps poor communities in developing countries use solar power to fight poverty and climate change. SolarAid carries out microsolar projects – training solar entrepreneurs to build and sell small solar lanterns, radios and solar chargers for mobile phones – and macrosolar projects, such as installing solar panels on schools and health clinics in Africa.

    Www.solar-aid.org



    Big Love the Sunrise Crew x



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    ITR - Help Burma - From Julian Lennon URGENT

    Monday, May 12, 2008


    Burma
    Current mood: Sympathetic


    From Julian Lennon

    Dear Friends....
    Please check out this site. Friends of mine are working to try to help the situation, as I am now too.
    (This was before the Cyclone) Now the situation is many, many times worse.
    If you can help, please do so, even if it's just to let others know what is going on, so that they may add their voice to the deafening Silence.
    Pray for those who need help in this time of crisis.
    Thank You....
    J x

    ( Should there be a problem with the link, please just copy & paste this link:
    http://www.youtube.com/user/uscampaignforburma )

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    Tuesday, 13 May 2008

    ITR - Blog From America to InTouchRadio.net Glastonbury, UK & California USA

    Some Information to pass on to those who can help make a
    difference.

    In the US any artist, musician or other wise who speak out against war is putting their lives in jeopardy. Example being the Dixie chicks. Or even so far back as Barry McGuire who did the Eve Of Destruction. His career went down the tubes for a time because of that song. The Americans still do Blacklist of sorts as they did in the days of Communism propaganda. Worst Case Scenario is John Lennon.

    Even Willie Nelson was taken to the cleaners by the IRS. If you step out of line they do and will find a way to get you. One way or the other.

    The music industry is a geared to controlling the Artists and many of the Recording companies are still as bad as they use to be. Some things never change.

    Then we can wander through the Tabloids and paparazzi and things for the so called rich and famous artist go from bad to worse.

    The stresses they are under are enormous. Unfortunately most people are unaware of these facts and how it can and does lead to drug abuse alcohol abuse and many times suicide. This also is an everyday fact of life for ordinary people. There is really not much difference. Except if you are one of the Rich and Famous people view you through a different lens. Add to that fact your life is put into the public forum for everyone to see. Many times what is reported is untrue, fabricated slop.

    Mae Brussel worked tirelessly to get out information to people.

    She was deemed a quack by many but she had this one right. I use to have much more information about this but when my computer crashed a few years back most of it was lost except for what’s in my memory.
    This is one of her stories ate her site.

    The murder of John Lennon is the tragic finale to an entire era, the reminder that once an artist becomes as popular and as political as he was, his enemies will be waiting to make sure his messages never appear again to awaken the slumbering youth.
    http://www. maebrussell. com/Mae%20Brussell%20Articles/John%20Lennon%20Assassination. html

    The Americans would of course Want John out of the road. The CIA is one of the most horrific agencies they have in the US and their history of what they have done is long and arduous to go thought but take my word for it they are not the good guys by any means.
    Secret & Suppressed:
    Alex Constantine
    by Adam Parfrey

    "The C.I.A. and the Mafia coordinated activities because the Mafia wanted a piece of the music business and the C.I.A. wanted to do away with politics in popular music — so they had an incentive to join forces."

    Domestic Surveillance:
    The History of Operation CHAOS

    http://www. serendipity. li/cia/lyon. html

    I read a lot of history. It’ a hobby

    When I was a child growing up my father taught me many things as did his friends and they taught me things one would never learn in school. Everything they ever told me about is true. When I got older I started to dig. I am still digging.
    With each new project I set my mind to I always find more. I was a curious child and still am. I am not sure but I think my parents somehow programmed me to hunt junk. LOL Better known as the truth.

    On way or the other at this point Musicians especially the younger ones have no idea what they are getting into when they venture out into the world of Fame and Music.
    This is something that needs to be cleaned up.
    If by chance you have any ideas on this, or contacts in the press I would greatly appreciate any assistance on this matter.



    http://www. geocities. com/SoHo/Lofts/7219/fullerup. html ..< style="text-align: center;">Point Of Interest

    http://www. blogmyway. org/entry. php?w=hokupokufocus&e_id=16642
    Dedicated to Musicians Who Have Tragically Lost Their Lives.
    I am creating this as I have yet to find anything that gives them the respect they so deserve. It’s going to take a great deal of my time but I think it is worth it.
    Without music the world would be a silent cold place.
    Music holds your memories. A wise man once told me that when I was about 6 years old. He was right. When you hear a song it will brings back memories of that time.
    I still have over 400 entries to fathom through and there are many more which have never been noted by anyone. England I would imagine has a large number I am sure.

    http://www. xanga. com/Wilimina

    Please note that the views expressed here are those of InTouchRadio.net.

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    ITR - Thank You For Your Kind Donations Helping Support www.InTouchRadio.net Support You.

    Thank you all out there so much for your Donations; very much needed, this enables us to work for you and makes all those hours spent knowing all the good we can do worthwhile.

    As Friends of InTouchRadio.net you know this has been started by me as a dream to help bring the peoples of this world together as One.

    It doesn't matter your colour, your race, your creed or belief system, we are all only One.

    Divided we are No - Thing but together as One we are Some-Thing and we can bring this world of ours back to some semblance of a reality that makes sense to us the people.

    Can you imagine someone in Mongolia, South Africa, The Cook Islands, and Northwest Territory, Chile all sharing and intercommunicating with each other about how they live and then realizing we all share the same happiness and sorrow, the same air and space? This makes it all the more reason that www.InTouchRadio.net grows with your help to connect the Human Race together as One.

    InTouchRadio.net supports the Arts around the world - the Arts unless you're in that 1% of those that make it, struggle harder than most.

    InTouchRadio.net supports Music of all genres, from all cultures and areas of the world; giving the opportunity to be able to hear music that might never be made available. To hear Native musicians from cultures we might never know to have the opportunity to express their unique blend of music.

    InTouchRadio.net
    supports Singers and Groups who may not fall under the, as I call them, Accountancy Music Labels, with A&R Departments that really mean Advance (Accountancy) & Rip (Payback Time Plus) A&R used to stand for Artist & Repertoire.

    On InTouchRadio.net if the music is good it will be played and when possible reviewed.

    Support is what we all need in this life, someone giving you the help when you most need it.

    InTouchRadio.net supports Art and Artists and because as we grow we'll be able to get better programs and equipment, (here we need help) then we will be able to increase our volume on site; at this present time on InTouchRadio.net you can watch films, see music videos, see slide pictures - see Art: why? Because InTouchRadio.net’s sponsor hosts us on their .TV site. Now you can send to us your movies and videos providing they're relevant to the ethos of InTouchRadio.net.

    Finally thank you to all of you the InTouchRadio.net Family around the World for your input - remember we also need your continuing support - if you can Donate, no matter how small, it will help - of course the more the better and faster we can grow.

    Thank you for reading and your support as we will continue to support you wherever you are.

    Michael x
    InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury, England)
    A Co-operative Collective - Not - A Corporate Selective ~ Networking the World As One.

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    ITR - Thank You Pip from Michael - InTouchRadio.net from Glastonbury - London UK - California USA




    Hi Pip

    Just wanted to say a Big Thank You for being the California www.InTouchRadio. net Co-ordinator and for being the hardest working InTouchRadio. net Family Member, I thought I could put in the hours, but you're always online at the same time but in different time zones, pushing, promoting helping the cause to make this world of ours a better place.

    Pip you have done so much against all odds in your personal life so thank you for all your non-stop help.

    Oh, BTW I've had a chat with the Universe and, well its embarrassing but it seems you're going to win the lottery, the most that's ever been won yet. So I guess this means you'll move to some luxurious palace in the sun!

    Now wouldn't that be nice but I guess you'd just say nope, I want to help others. That's the love that's in Pip Reynolds - the California girl and the Pip I know.

    Look after yourself Pip

    Your friend
    Michael x

    InTouchRadio. net (Glastonbury, England)
    A Co-operative Collective - Not - A Corporate Selective ~ Networking, with the help of Friends (like Pip)the World As One.

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    ITR - Letter from Canada from Correspondent Leila - The Manvils

    13 May 2008, 05:32

    For InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury, UK/GLOBAL)

    Hi Michael perhaps some of your listeners would like to hear of my cousins band the hottest band in Vancouver. My cousin is Mikey and the band is called the Manvils.
    I shall send you their website and some of their videos on youtube.

    http://www. themanvils. com/

    http://www. myspace. com/themanvils

    http://www. mikeymanvillemusic. com/music. html (Mikeys solo site

    http://www. myspace. com/markparry

    Now Richard I dont know how to post these youtube videos of theirs but I shall tell you what they are called and you can post them on my blog. I will show you two of them.
    Go to youtube and type in The Manvils under videos
    The first one is called This City Rocks Episode 1 THe Manvils
    The second one is on my page but also under youtube called The Manvils New Music Video
    There is also a Budweiser commercial they did for the Superbowl.
    The Manvils are a Canadian rock band from Vancouver. The band, consisting of singer, songwriter and guitarist Mikey Manville, lead guitarist Mark Parry, bassist Greg Buhr and drummer Jay Koenderman. 2005-present.
    This is indeed a long email sorry, but both Mikey and Mark are listed in Wikipedia. Mark originally from Wales.

    The band play a brand of rock music strongly influenced by 1960s British Rock music styles. Their debut album "Buried Love" is influenced more by 60s psychedelic music. They have played with many bands in their short career thus far including Stereophonics, The Bellrays, Horrorpops, They Might Be Giants, The High Dials, Darediablo, and the SuicideGirls to name a few.

    The bands live show is known to be unpredictable and intense.

    The band appeared on the front page of the popular Canadian fashion/Music magazine ION in the April 2006 edition.

    In September of 2006, the band were awarded the "Best Of Vancouver 2006" by The Georgia Straight Newspaper.

    Their music has been featured in films and television including the award winning CBC Television documentary series "Moscow Freestyle" and they are also featured performing in a 2007 Budweiser Beer commercial.

    The band signed an investment deal in early 2007 with Sandbag Records.

    Mikey Manville
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    Mikey Manville


    Background information
    Birth name Michael Iwanyshyn
    Origin Toronto, Canada
    Genre(s) Rock, Indie Rock, Neo-psychedelic Rock
    Years active 2004-present
    Mikey Manville (born Michael Iwanyshyn 25 Dec 1980, Toronto, Canada) is a Canadian musician and lyricist, and the lead singer of the band The Manvils.

    In early 2004, Manville met bassist Greg Buhr and later that year met lead guitarist Mark Parry and former drummer Andy Mac whilst working in a Video Store in Vancouver. Within a week of meeting the later two members, a band was formed within a week and their first show played within three weeks.

    In 2006 Manville's face appeared on the front page of the popular Canadian fashion/Music magazine ION along with a three page article and photographs of the other band members in the April 2006 edition.

    In 2005, Manville and Producer John Akred began working on Manville's acclaimed solo record "Broken Arms" in Akred's private Chicago studio, Clodock Recording Parlour. With guest appearance by pedal steel guitar legend, Bob Egan (Wilco/Blue Rodeo) Manville is set to release "Broken Arms" on Sandbag Records in September 2007.


    Mark Parry
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    Mark Parry


    Background information
    Birth name Mark James Parry
    Origin Aberdare, Wales
    Genre(s) Rock, Indie Rock, Neo-psychedelic Rock
    Years active 2006-present
    Mark Parry is the lead guitarist for the Canadian based indie rock group The Manvils. He Currently resides in Vancouver Canada.

    Mark was born in Aberdare, Wales but lived most of his life in Swansea. He began playing guitar at the age of 13, after playing various other instruments including piano, flute, oboe, clarinet and violin. He spent countless hours practicing his instrument, along with cassette tapes of his favourite musicians such as Paul Kossoff, Jimmy Page, Pete Townshend, Syd Barret, Brian Jones etc. He became an accomplished guitarist and has played with some well known musicians in the Uk.

    In 2004 he moved to Vancouver to study at the University of British Columbia and in November 2004 became friends with singer/songwriter Mikey Manville after meeting at a video store where Manville worked at the time. Their love of music encouraged them to form The Manvils with bassist Greg Buhr and drummer Andy Mac in November 2004.

    In May of 2005, The Manvils opened for the Uk based band Stereophonics and following the show he was asked by Kelly Jones to join them as second guitarist for their world tour.

    I think this would be of interest to my blog and a lot of your music listeners. I think they will play the UK in the very near future and I do think they are great not only because he is my cousin but has that soul and charisma and puts all of his soul into the music and Mark is a great bassist as well as the other two members Greg and Jay.
    Well hope this works.
    Love
    Leila xo

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    ITR - Urgent Posting for Sunrise Celebration for Andrea to InTouchRadio.net

    Posting for Andrea and InTouchRadio.net Friends
    12 May 2008 15:52

    Hello, thanks for the friendship!

    I sincerely hope you dont mind this comment. I don't normally do this sort of thing but there are only 2 days left of voting...
    Please help a little voice make a big noise - well kinda.
    Click the "vote for us" icon on the sunrise banner below
    Vote For Vote For The Andrea Magee Band

    If you get a chance check out my songs and if you like them add me as a friend too as my EP is due at the end of the month.
    The competition closes on the 14th May.
    Thanks so much for your time and any support!

    A xx

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    ITR - Join the Queue To Link the Dalai Lama Royal Albert Hall to Chinese Embassy London UK 22.5.2008

    Paul Hilder, Avaaz.org to michael
    show details 1:19 AM (5 hours ago)
    Reply


    Dear friends in the UK,

    This isn't a petition - it's an invitation to participate in a unique creative event on the streets of London next Thursday 22nd May, involving the Dalai Lama on his UK visit. To help send the message of our 1.66 million-strong petition for Tibet-China dialogue peacefully around the world, we're mounting a 3-mile-long human chain handshake connecting the Dalai Lama to the Chinese Embassy, just after his speech at the Royal Albert Hall.

    The Metropolitan Police have given us the green light for up to 2000 participants – but the event can't happen without you. Not everyone can travel or be free at this time (late afternoon/early evening next Thursday), so think about it for a minute -- but if you can, please sign up now to participate in person in the handshake event in Central London -- just click here:

    http://www.avaaz.org/en/give_peace_a_hand_london/?cl=89598337

    Please include your email and phone number so that we can be in touch with all the details of where you need to be and when. Here is the plan for the event, called "Give Peace A Hand":

    On Thursday 22nd May, the Dalai Lama will be in the UK to meet with Gordon Brown – an event which will result in worldwide media coverage. He will also give a speech at the Royal Albert Hall, finishing at 4.30pm.

    One of the people who shakes hands with the Dalai Lama will turn to shake another person's hand, that person will turn and shake someone else's, and so on. The handshake will flow out through the streets of London, along a spontaneously forming human chain – around Hyde Park Corner, up to Marble Arch, along Wigmore Street and up to the Chinese Embassy.

    People power on the streets of London will reach out to the Chinese leadership, and to the world. No national symbols, no flags or banners – just a simple message of positive connection and dialogue. The global media will be alerted to this novel event, which will be filmed from end to end. We could reach millions.

    Tentative contacts have resumed between the Dalai Lama's representatives and the Chinese government, so there's hope -- but as documented in a new film, The Unwinking Gaze, previous talks went on for years without progress. We are still a long way from meaningful dialogue, and the danger is that the situation will only become worse after the Olympics. We need to do all we can to encourage real talks, before it's too late.

    We will assign you to a place in the handshake, which will begin at 4.30pm at the Royal Albert Hall. If you aren't free until 5.30pm or later, we can put you on the final route between Marble Arch and the Chinese Embassy in Portland Place. It will finish around 6.30/7pm. But if you want to participate, it's very important to click this link and sign up now -- we have a limited number of places and we need to organise things precisely!

    http://www.avaaz.org/en/give_peace_a_hand_london/?cl=89598337

    Some of us will be in London anyway, others will want to travel in and bring friends -- but many will have prior commitments. So don't worry if you can't participate – and thanks for all you do. But if you can, we'd love you to join us -- it'll be a great experience, and it could make a real difference.

    Look forward to hearing if you can be involved -

    With hope,

    Paul, Pascal, Rob, Maria and the whole Avaaz team

    PS if you have any questions about the event, feel free to email Rob Bolton now at handshake@avaaz.org.

    The Unwinking Gaze tells the story of the frustrated Dalai-China dialogue efforts so far - you can view the film trailer at this link:
    http://www.theunwinkinggaze.com

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    Don't forget to check out our Facebook and Myspace and Bebo pages!


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    Monday, 12 May 2008

    ITR - Call for Help Cancer Run - Sarah Colbourne from Translators for InTouchRadio.net

    Wobbly Sweaty Blob running for something positive needs your help!



    Hello Friends of www.InTouchRadio.net,

    I'm taking part in Race for Life to raise money for Cancer Research UK and would really welcome your support.

    Please take a moment to sponsor me. It's really easy - you can donate online by credit or debit card at the following address:
    http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/sarahcolbourne

    All donations are secure and sent electronically to Cancer Research UK. If you are a UK taxpayer, Cancer Research's partner Justgiving will automatically reclaim 28% Gift Aid on your donation at no cost to you - making it worth even more.

    Please join me in supporting Race for Life and a fabulous cause!

    Thanks and best wishes,
    Sarah

    *** About donating online ***

    It's very easy to support Sarah online - just go to their page at the web address below where you can make a donation.

    Web Address: http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/sarahcolbourne

    Donating takes a matter of minutes and is totally secure. You can leave a message with your donation too.

    If you pay UK tax, Justgiving will automatically reclaim and add 28% Gift Aid to your donation at no cost to you, so it's even better for the charity.


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    ITR - Auto Dropouts Asked to Play London, England after InTouchRadio.net Album Review

    News Just In from Auto Dropouts - Sweden after InTouchRadio.net Album Review

    Date: 12 May 2008, 05:36

    The Auto Dropouts
    Stockholm
    Sweden

    For InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury, UK/GLOBAL)

    Hi Michael!

    Your'e up on the "Fancy plate" now ;-)

    Great news again - We must be on a roll ????

    We have just been offered to play at the city showcase in London in early June :-o - A venue that goes on over 4 days in London with stages "everywhere", they will even help us with 500 dollars to help us with the traveling.

    My oh my: We just don't know if we can make it, but I REALLY hope we do.

    Maby we could meet up if it happens?

    I'm buying the pints!!!

    Very best to you!

    Jesper

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    ITR - From Lorie USA for InTouchRadio.net Glastonbury, UK

    Lorie{Humanitylivesinus}

    For InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury, UK/GLOBAL)

    Blessings and Love to:
    TheGaianDragon. com
    Sri David
    ginger
    DPC




    ..


    Harmonic Sound In Nature
    by
    Sundhara

    When one discovers full spectrum sound, in the outer world one hears
    a reflection or fragment of the inner sound current which is present and acting throughout all creation. Within nature, the sounds of every frog, bird, insect, every breeze and babbling brook combine to make a harmonic overtone of the sound current.







    Studies have shown that when a certain animal or insect species disappears, that the ecosystem will do whatever it can to compensate, and replace the missing sounds

    The very fabric of our world is inherently dependent for its integrity upon the subtle and varied harmonies created by all living things.







    Every creature plays its unique and specialized role in the creation of the unified whole




    Each particular species occupies its own special envelope of sound within the vibrational fabric of our planet. When any species becomes extinct, we then have a hole or gap in the coherent integrity of our soundscape. In other words, the harmonies of our planet are disrupted or disturbed with the loss of any portion of it. When dissonance occurs, it manifests as disharmony not only for individuals, but within society at large. In the microcosm of nature, loss of one sound results in a degree of dissonance, which activates in us an innate desire for harmony.







    Think of noisy city streets or the roar of an airport, contrasted with the restorative natural sounds, such as the wind in the trees or the gentle sound of water flowing over rocks




    Dolphins and whales each have an individual signature whistle. Even human beings have a special tone or resonance to their voices that we identify as a frequency signature. This is characterized by the tonal quality of the speaking voice.







    Voice-prints are similar to finger prints, in that an individual can be positively identified by their unique voice pattern

    Current research in the field of sound demonstrates that missing tones in the voice weaken our physical and psychological state.







    Listening to a full spectrum "Soundscape" (especially in nature) helps to replace these missing tones, and stimulates a healthy metabolism to produce a vibrant and balanced state of being




    Harmony is the Goal of the Universe

    In The World is Sound by Joachim-Ernst Brendt we learn the following:

    "Anyone who is familiar with the theory of harmony knows that every dissonance tends towards becoming a harmony.







    If it is true that the harmonic relationships in music reflect the harmonic and mathematical relationships in the planetary systems as well as the cosmos, then this must be valid also outside of music

    "Science has taught us that this phenomenon is universal. Two oscillators pulsating in the same field in almost identical rhythm will lock in, with the result that eventually their vibrations will become precisely synchronous. This phenomenon is referred to as mutual phase locking, or entrainment. Entrainment is universal in nature. In fact it is so ubiquitous that we hardly notice it as the air we breathe. It is a physical phenomenon, but it is also more than that, because it informs us about the tendencies of the universe to share rhythm, that is to vibrate in harmony.







    " Harmony is the goal of the Universe



    Balancing Ourselves and the Earth Through Sound

    We have all heard harmonic sound in our environment: waves lapping the shore, the wind through the tree tops, frogs singing around a pond, or a group of people singing in harmony. These mixed sounds in nature create a full spectrum of resonant tones, which move through the physical world in wave patterns that affect the configuration of matter.







    This movement of wave particles organizes to create what we call a unified energy field, or an organized intelligence




    Depression and other illnesses can result simply from depriving the skin and optic nerve of exposure to full spectrum daylight. Plants require the full spectrum of light in order to grow and produce fertile seeds.







    Research also reveals that life systems on our planet, require consistent exposure to full spectrum sound to maintain vitality and equilibrium




    Full spectrum harmonies, produced by various means, assist in restoring wholeness to the energy fields of the earth and all of life.







    Harmonics of full spectrum sound 'fill the gaps' where frequencies are missing, and strengthen the thin membrane of atmosphere and topsoil that sustains all life at the Earth's crust




    The conscious use of sound will play essential roles in technologies used for removing tumors, bacteria and viruses and encouraging regenerative conditions

    Harmonic sound will play an increasingly major role in balancing ourselves and our planet, as we move ahead into the new millennium

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    ITR - from Cari - Fort Wayne Indiana, USA

    Thursday, May 08, 2008

    Fort Wayne Indiana, USA

    For InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury, UK/GLOBAL)


    My Son

    I'm hoping this will get someone's attention and or help with getting the news and radio involved

    My name is Gerald Martin and I am from Fort Wayne Indiana. This letter is in regards to my son Blake who is 9 years old. My son has been riding the Fort Wayne Community School bus for about five months. On May 5 My son was to be dropped off at his bus stop about 4:00pm at the corner of Ashley and Cook Dr about 4:15 I called the school where my son attends to find out why the bus never arrived at the bus stop. The school told me that they have received other calls as well, but I would need to contact to transportation dept. When I called the transportation dept asking where bus 157 was, they looked on a GPS, also they called the driver. Dispatched told me they where at one location (GPS info) and I heard the driver say they where in another location. I was then transferred to a Robert Rinearson the supervisor. I tried several times asking him where is my son, because I couldn't get a straight answer, and all Robert wanted to tell me his employees are good and he will be safe, and they never have this kind of situation, this went on for about 30 minutes. I did see his bus drive down the street about 4:30 and my son said the driver was trying to drop him off at a location a few blocks away. I then hung the phone up and called the police. I told my story of what was happing and what my worst fears of my son was. Dispatch put me on hold for about 3-5 minutes. The only thing dispatched wanted to talk about was that she called the transporting dept and then went on to say how she knew this Robert and he is a nice guy that he was going to bring my son home. I repeated my self several times and wanted an officer at my house now. When Robert pulled into my driver way about 4:50-5:00 I ran up to the passenger side of his truck, he was then letting my son out on the other side and Robert demanded that I close his door and back away, so I did. I told him to get the hell off my property and he said its okay I WAS a police officer. When I told Robert I was on the phone with the police he called the city police that works for him. I was not given a fare shot when the officer ask me what happened, I started telling my side, then he just asked for my name and personal info. I ask my son if anyone said anything to him (bus driver or Robert) or touched him inappropriately, he wont talk about it. Something was going because I was getting several stories on the phone and from which I was hearing the bus driver talk. About 530 I drove and spoke with the principal of his elementary school. She told me the bus company called her and said that he is not even registered to ride the bus. We did so, my wife registered them back in January of this year. Besides how would two children ride the bus for about five months and nobody not knowing anything (my daughter was on a field trip). I believe someone is trying to cover up quit a few mistakes today. There is no scare in this world until a father has the feeling that he may loose or his son is or was molested, or be stranded a few miles away .This is just the small part of what happened.

    update 05/09/2008 8:30am

    This was posted on my comments section of my blog last night. It sounds like she is a bus driver herself or might be the driver of that day, who knows. Like Robert R on the phone that day with me defending his company and every employee that works for him, she was doing the same, defending. Is that all that they are worried about? I wont be the judge of that… below is what she sent me last night.

    "wtf?!! i work for the trans dept of FWCS. HAVE YOU EVER DRIVEN 75 SCREAMING KIDS WITH DIRECTIONS ON PAPER IN RUSH HOUR?????????HUM YOU WOULD RUN LATE TOO! i feel for the sub who was driving that day, because he or she was probably bitched out by 25 other sets of parents too due to the lateness. You ever think that mabey they had to pull over because a child needed attention? Like that strand of flu virus still going around that we ahve to clean up all the time? Or mabey to 2 kids last week that had full gran-mal seizures for the fist time on big busses. On another note, GPS normally works, but nothing is foolproof, and our thank mitch daniels for cutting education funding 3 times in 5 years which inturn cuts our dept ie: the computers and new busses and assistants. As for Bob Rinearson, he is a pompus ass most of the time and is our department disiplinarian. But, he is an ass who does his job, and normally well. He works with off duty FWPD officers who assist us in everything from kids not cooperating, gang fights, abuse and neglect, to IRATE PARENTS that want to hurt the people trying to care for their children. Registering the kids through school for stop does not mean they are through transpotation. And field trips don't count.

    Seriously, U HAVE NO IDEA.

    Go to private schools, or get involved to know what to do

    we have video taping everything on our busses, why would we want to harm your boy?"

    Posted by cari on Thursday, May 08, 2008 at 6:02 PM


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    ITR - Letter from Canada - ITR Correspondent Leila

    Leila (Canada)

    11 May 2008
    23:01 hrs

    To Michael Dixon – www.InTouchRadio.net

    My Muse Michael

    Your messages are always so welcomed and you put a good aura around me when I read them.

    I also have a love of antiques and am not as well versed on English furniture as you are but like to find unique objects that others held in their possessions.

    Face it there is rarely any more craftsmanship. I am always in antique shops or flea markets.

    I thought of the idea of writing about things and at first thought well what can I say about my community since I live in such a large city that virtually neighbours are strangers, but there have been events here with Indian natives and housing companies trying to build on their land.

    Honestly even in my area of bungalows, contractors are tearing up such lovely 50's homes to build mammoth huge homes. It saddens me when a house goes up for sale because the owner probably died and I know it will soon be torn down.

    So I thought I can dedicate myself even if it is once a month to something like that.

    You have such a good attitude and your friend was right you need this to run on something not just words by putting a donation button.

    I know you do things out of the goodness of your heart and I understand how you would not want to do so.

    You also must find time to unwind, I don't know if you meditate or just sit and stare at nothing outside in a hammock. That is my specialty.
    You have helped and inspired me ever since I first came across your kind face and saw those lovely crystals on your neck:-) and those cheesy pictures but they are nice :-), you are one of those rare breeds.

    Love
    Leila xo

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    Sunday, 11 May 2008

    ITR - New Programs On InTouchRadio.net Glastonbhttp://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gifury, England - Online All The Time

    InTouchRadio.net Programs Online

    Carrie Tree Interview at Michael Dixon’s home outside of Glastonbury.

    After a heavy summer season at the UK festivals from Sunrise to Glastonbury and then across to Ireland to help Tara – this unique artist Carrie Tree from Brighton, England walks her talk by giving up the Big Green Gathering, the largest green festival in UK to travel to the Help Save Tara campaign in Ireland where she made many friends and came back with her stories to tell. Carrie sang some of her some of her beautiful acoustic songs in Michael Dixon’s InTouchRadio.net small studio.

    Carrie is currently playing with The Lunarseeds as well as her own sets.

    Contact Carrie Tree http://www.myspace.com/carrietree and tell her you heard about her on InTouchRadio.net and Michael sent you.

    PlanetMan of PlanetMan & The Internationalz Interview at Michael Dixon’s home outside of Glastonbury

    PlanetMan first met Michael Dixon at Sunrise Festival 2007 after his last-minute call to the Main Stage with his band the Internationalz. After his set PlanetMan Michael went to interview him, an immediate interaction took place, like soul brothers, they’ve been friends ever since. This journey has taken them through to the Big Green Gathering on the Medip Hills in Somerset. After PlanetMan came back to Michael’s home with his lady Abigail and stayed over with other friends Virgilio Fino and Nathalie Plessis of UseYourEars.com. All were recovering from the wonderful days at BGG – the following morning with builders and farmers in the background PlanetMan sang some songs.

    Here you can hear PlanetMan & The Internationalz Live set from Big Green in full festival mode on a hot summer early evening. You can’t walk far with Planet without being stopped, what felt like, every couple of metres – he’s laid-back, chilled and lovely and everyone will tell you the same. He’s back again at Sunrise and other festivals this year. I recommend his album – say Michael from InTouchRadio.net sent you – listen out for Holy Land and Unite Unite.

    Contact PlanetMan & The Internationalz
    http://www.myspace.com/planetmanlive

    Happy Birthday 3 years old Labyrinth Books of Glastonbury, England

    Sue Render Interview at her shop, Labyrinth Books on its 3rd Birthday with Michael Dixon.

    Sue has been involved with books from her teens working in educational books. After working within the book industry she started her own bookshop in Glastonbury High Street, next to Bendings Estate Agents and opposite the Crystal Shop and St. John’s Church, should you visit Glastonbury.

    Sue now specializes in the Esoteric, Alternative and Mythical with many involved sidelines. You really need to visit, but if you can’t then give her a call, you’ll have to listen to the interview or go online – tell her Michael at InTouchRadio.net sent you. Her books have been one of my mainstays as I am also trained in Hypnotherapy and she has saved me a small fortune, let her do the same for you, if its available she’ll find it and you won’t be paying top dollar either.

    Contact Sue
    www.labyrinthbooks.co.uk

    Orchid Star at Waveform 2007

    Orchid Star Interview with Michael Dixon & Live Set at Waveform Project – Powderham Castle near Exeter, Devon – England

    What a beautifully wonderful band Orchid Star are, can’t describe them any better. We were all suffering from the night before the night before that and after a hugely late night and an extraordinarily early start (thank you Steve & Tamzin of EchoPress – there’s a line you know especially as you had me in that tiny tent and no I don’t mean Press Tent!)

    They can play – they can laugh and in the interview they laughed a lot at the incoherent mixed notes I’d been given.

    Here you have the interview backstage with all the sounds of thunder from a massive bass system and canvass-thin walls of a replacement Press Tent – you’ll get the feel of festival life here.

    You also have the Live set of Orchid Star – amazingly chilled and yet vibrant music – enjoy.

    Contact Orchid Star – ask for their CD – well worth the money and say you heard them on InTouchRadio.net and that Michael Dixon sent you. Orchid Star is a festival favourite and are playing mainstage Sunrise and other festivals throughout the 2008 season.

    http://www.myspace.com/peteardronsorchidstar

    Dream Machine 2007 Waveform Main Stage Set Live

    Michael Dixon records the main stage performance of Dream Machine – no editing just as it was, as it built out of the link music into the set.

    Dream Machine and Michael first met at Sunrise 2007 – Michael’s son Simon Dixon had told him about the connection between Dream Machine, Ozric Tentacles and Eat Static and how they had influenced him – very much a festival movement now going back a few years. From the first meeting with Alex Pym and Gabs (bass – Italy) and the extraordinary psychic happening at Sunrise through to meeting up again at Waveform – the energy remained the same, I love them in all their variants and variations and here you have guest appearance of Paul Didge, the most sought after Didgeridoo player on the festival scene – some of Paul’s music is coming up very soon, keep your ears and eyes out on InTouchRadio.net (you can contact Paul http://www.myspace.com/pauldidge - contact him for his schedule this year on the festival circuit, lucky man he’s just been given a caravan, which is hastily being renovated – his wish came true).

    Without Dream Machine, Ozrics and Eat Static (Merv Pepler & Joie Hinton) the festival scene wouldn’t somehow be the same – listen out too for Eat Static’s live set and I’m hoping to get another interview with them under the belt before the season kicks off here in the UK.

    Contact Dream Machine
    http://www.myspace.com/dreammachinespacerock

    Michael Dixon reviews the debut album of Sweden’s newest band The Auto Dropouts

    Auto Dropouts from Sweden Michael Dixon Reviews their debut album ‘Still Waiting for Yom Kippur’.

    Myrna Minkoff blasts you away and I defy, after a couple of listens, for you to get that tune out of your head – brilliant. Lots of influences from Punk to Floyd – the Beatles to Mothers – you really need to get that CD. I strongly recommend it and with a Co-operative Collective in the band that J’s put together from around the world you’ll want to hear more – in fact as soon as I can I’m going to review the new songs they’ve just sent in – Scandinavia on the map – and there’s some good bands out there including ‘One Nation Under A Groove’ with their album I’m about to review and an interview to boot!

    Tell The Auto Dropouts that Michael sent you from InTouchRadio.net

    Contact Auto Dropouts
    http://www.myspace.com/theautodropouts

    ZubZub Live at Waveform Festival 2007

    Brilliant - Listen - Don't miss
    http://www.myspace.com/zubmusic


    Dj FlipFlop & DJ Frankie Love at Waveform South West Fusion Stage

    Flip was the same at Sunrise - same at Big Green Gathering - Supportive - straight of f the Decks interacting DJs

    There is only one FlipFlop DJ- MC - It is He and She is DJ Frankie Love

    Ashtech Full Set at Waveform 2007 Main Stage and Interview with Michael Dixon

    Ashtech's unique blend of music with that Steinberger Bass, I want it.
    Live Set on Main Stage Waveform 2007

    Plus the Interview and the emotion between Michael Dixon & Ashtech and his news - listen - don't miss
    http://www.myspace.com/ashtechmusic


    The Waveform Project Video 2007

    Want to know about Festival life – well you can have a preview from the eyes of a professional TV crew in collaboration with UseYourEars.com and InTouchRadio.net – that firm being the nicest film crew you could wish to meet – they’re called Gunghomedia and this is how to get in contact – as always please tell them you heard it hear on InTouchRadio.net and that we directed you their way – this is the ethos of InTouchRadio.net – co-operatively, collectively networking the world as one family.
    http://www.myspace.com/gunghomedia

    Joe Meek (Telstar)

    This is the Legend of which modern music is made - Joe Meek – Producer – Home Studio before it was thought of and Innovator of the Technical that we all take for granted.

    To say the non-coincidental meeting in Stratford u Avon’s Holiday Inn whilst on an Interview about Osteomyology and all things bones, muscles and structure is to say the least non coincidental!

    Talking to Dr. Alan Clemens pre the interview with lots of Osteomyologists present for their conference I never expected to be talking about music.

    Well, Alan is a musician going back to the heady days of London’s Two I’s (eyes) club where all modern music began, where the young Sir Cliff Richards and his band the famous Shadows shared fruit cocktails with guitarist/drummer Alan – that was their share meal, funds never went much further. You really must listen through the background of many Osteomyologists.

    This made my day, my year, and my decade – well not quite but very close. I’m hoping in the future to sit with Alan and go through the very many stories he has.

    Dr. Alan Clemens talks about his friend, probably the most famous and influential of all producers Joe Meek with his ‘home’ studio in an upstairs flat in the 1950’s and his pioneering work as both a producer and inventor with his optical compressor, echo chamber and reverb among many things. Alan was both friend and helper and was there the day Joe died.

    Joe Meek was a gay in the days when being gay had a different meaning, a difficult time – listen about Joe’s meeting with Tom Jones testosterone fuelled and fresh in from the Welsh valley’s…

    An informal meeting in Shakespeare’s Stratford u Avon at the Holiday Inn – things said never before told…

    Alan and the Osteomyology Association can be contacted
    www.osteomyology.co.uk

    SubSource at Waveform Festival Main Stage with On-site Interview with Michael Dixon and Interview with Stu at Michael’s home outside Glastonbury, England

    SubSource – two part interview in two different locations, at Waveform 2007 & Glastonbury and the whole of their Waveform live gig off main stage.

    Don’t miss this very light, informal almost jousting interview at Waveform following their brilliant live set.

    What can one say about SubSource except that you spell it Source and not Sauce – they’re from South London Not the Gee Word, G? oh, ok Guildford in Sorry – oops! Surrey the posh way to say Sorry… Kimba apart from competing with Stu on Main Stage and Stu coming off worse – Stu you can’t do those things with a Stick Bass. The result Stu couldn’t do the interview there and later he came to mine with his now bride Nathalie – and couldn’t get to go for personal reasons this end. Surrey Stu & Nat.

    You really need to see this band, they’re culturally mad, mentally outrageous, lovely, lovely guys and that keyboard player moves in weird and wonderfully strange way but nothing like lips on guitar and that drummer of theirs’ tried to take my leg off when I was picture taking – I suppose I was asking him to do some funny poses whilst playing live… oops! Not only did he direct a loose stick at me but his shoe too – should have kept that for the future when they’re famous and won’t speak to the likes of me…

    Band members: Kimba Mutanda, Stuart Henshall, Paul "Lips" Frazer, Dennis "Borg" Ng, Neil Shervell

    Contact SubSource – tell them you heard it first here on InTouchRadio.net - if you like it intense and slightly stirred get their brilliant CD online.
    www.subsource.co.uk

    New Video from The Feeling – London – Live!

    Top UK Band ‘The Feeling’ Live Video from London with their number one hit. More to follow

    One Man and his Van went to Mow a Meadow…
    Andy Hill from Windsor, England

    Interview with Michael Dixon - Listen about the Removal Business with Andy Hill of Cheap Removals, a one-man business in Windsor, Berkshire under the shadow of the Royal Windsor Castle – just how hard it is.

    If you’re living anywhere in the South of England and want to be moved at very competitive prices or if you’re in the Windsor area and need something shifted – get InTouch with Andy Hill, tell him you heard it hear on InTouchRadio.net and that Michael Dixon sent you – he’ll do the rest.

    Come on support the small guy – I owe him for help with my mum after her recent fall, drop him a mail – say you heard his story on InTouchRadio.net – shock him – contact him from the States, Australia, South Africa, that’ll blow his socks – be aware he says it as it is and doesn’t believe a thing when I tell him we’ve got InTouchRadio.net family friends all around the world…

    Contact Andy Hill
    www.cheapremovals.co.uk

    Tibet Will Be Free - Story about the late James Cameron from Glastonbury, England

    The Late James Cameron from Glastonbury who co-wrote the song ‘Tibet Will Be Free’ – a journey of friends with Michael Dixon discussing with Dave Eastoe about their shared friend – this is now being played around the world and a copy is with the Dalai Lama recorded prior to Dave’s departure to Hawaii for his work and workshop on Flower Essences.

    Contact Dave about his Petaltone Essences made from flowers around the world – tell him Michael sent you from InTouchRadio.net - ask him about his music and his studio based in Glastonbury.
    www.petaltone.co.uk

    The Osteomyology Association – Know What it is? No well you should!

    How can InTouchRadio.net put the Osteomyologists into Yellow Pages under their own unique heading?

    How can we help introduce the name Osteomyologist into the English Dictionary?

    Listen to Dr. Alan Clemen’s as he tells you how a minority can influence the powers-that-be when something infinitely better comes along that shatters the old and heralds the new putting a stranglehold on progress!

    Learn about the Osteomyology Association – the association that apparently doesn’t exist and yet is growing so fast with ex and current Chiropractors and Osteopaths and has been in existence for over 15 years! Hear Dr. Alan Clemens, the founder’s comments and listen to how he set up a fair-trade association there for all – Interview with Michael Dixon at Shakespeare’s Stratford-u-Avon Holiday Inn at the Osteomyology Conference 2008 – relaxingly controversial and reassuringly interesting.

    Contact the Osteomyology Association for a practicing member near you – insist they are an Osteomyologist and you have the best of both worlds – I know – I’ve had to use them and they are excellent – a leap of faith above the rest. Don’t forget to say that Michael sent you from InTouchRadio.net

    Dr. Alan Clemens
    www.osteomyology.co.uk

    Another First – Break-Dancer or Athlete You Choose!

    Virgilio Fino does it again with UseYourEars.com and this remarkable footage in London – brilliant and no Virgilio I can’t describe it – if I was that fit I’d be going for the Olympics – no I wouldn’t – just realized how much we can’t get funding because it’s all gone on something four years away…

    UYE London Dancers on the Thames Embankment – unbelievable – don’t miss this – amazing.

    Contact UseYourEars.com – say Michael sent you from InTouchRadio.net – he’ll love that…
    Either way register if you’re a musician on UseYourEars.com – it’s still free (for the moment) get yourself on the new map coming real soon.
    www.useyourears.com

    Now for Something a Little Different with Vid Warren

    Unique – unusual – you will find it hard to believe what young Vid can do with a Flute and some extras… not X-rated just brilliant.

    Friend to both InTouchRadio.net and UYE – Vid Warren – unique is the only expression to describe young Vid – coming soon Vid’s interview from Big Green Gathering and Waveform Festival – a brilliantly talented young man.
    http://www.myspace.com/vidwarren


    Put Your Feet Up – Movie Time

    Exclusive UYE Music Night Videos
    Including

    The Storys 1

    Michael’s friends from Glastonbury Festival last year from Wales who flew in to perform on the Acoustic Stage from Scandinavia whilst on tour with legend Elton John
    http://www.myspace.com/thestorys

    Other bands include:


    Mann Friday

    Fiction Plane

    The Deadbeats 1

    Suzie Thomas

    The Storys 2

    Mann Friday at the BBC

    David Saw Music

    The Deadbeats 2

    These are just a few of what’s coming – there’s six months work ahead with our current backlog of interviews, live gigs, live broadcasts in collaboration with other world radio stations now under negotiation.


    If you have your own movie or video of your band or other for InTouchRadio.net and you would like to share with a Global Family of Friends – The InTouchRadio.net Family – then contact:

    studio@intouchradio.net

    A Co-operative Collective – Not – A Corporate Selective – Networking the World As One Family

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    Saturday, 10 May 2008

    ITR - Burma - From Avaaz for InTouchRadio.net

    Dear friends,

    Staggering new estimates suggest that 100,000 people may have died in Burma's terrible cyclone. Incredibly, the corrupt and brutal Burmese government has stopped most international aid at the borders and is impeding the relief effort.

    In under 24 hours, Avaaz members have donated over 690,000 Euros (over US$1 million--more than many governments!) to help Burma's monks provide the emergency relief, through their own networks and monasteries, that the government will not. We have already transferred three sets of funds, and we are working urgently to send more. Scroll down to see the email sent yesterday with all the details of how we can help, or click below to help us get over 1 million Euros (US$1.54m) today:

    https://secure.avaaz.org/en/burma_cyclone/23.php
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    Dear friends,

    In the wake of a massive cyclone, a shocking 100,000 Burmese may be dead. More are missing. A million are homeless.

    But what's happening in Burma is not just a natural disaster--it's also a catastrophe of bad leadership.

    Burma's brutal and corrupt military junta failed to warn the people, failed to evacuate any areas, and suppressed freedom of communication so that Burmese people didn't know the storm was coming when the rest of the world did. Now the government is failing to respond to the disaster and obstructing international aid organizations.

    Humanitarian relief is urgently needed, but Burma's government could easily delay, divert or misuse any aid. Yesterday the International Burmese Monks Organization, including many leaders of the democracy protests last fall, launched a new effort to provide relief through Burma's powerful grass roots network of monasteries--the most trusted institutions in the country and currently the only source of housing and support in many devastated communities. Click below to help the Burmese people with a donation and see a video appeal to Avaaz from a leader of the monks:

    https://secure.avaaz.org/en/burma_cyclone/23.php

    Giving to the monks is a smart, fast way to get aid directly to Burma's people. Governments and international aid organizations are important, but face challenges--they may not be allowed into Burma, or they may be forced to provide aid according to the junta's rules. And most will have to spend large amounts of money just setting up operations in the country. The monks are already on the front lines of the aid effort--housing, feeding, and supporting the victims of the cyclone since the day it struck. The International Burmese Monks Organization will send money directly to each monastery through their own networks, bypassing regime controls.

    Last year, more than 800,000 of us around the world stood with the Burmese people as they rose up against the military dictatorship. The government lost no time then in dispatching its armies to ruthlessly crush the non-violent democracy movement--but now, as tens of thousands die, the junta's response is slow and threatens to divert precious aid into the corrupt regime's pockets.

    The monks are unlikely to receive aid from governments or large humanitarian organizations, but they have a stronger presence and trust among the Burmese people than both. If we all chip in a little bit, we can help them to make a big difference. Click here to donate:

    https://secure.avaaz.org/en/burma_cyclone/23.php

    With hope,

    Ricken, Ben, Graziela, Paul, Iain, Veronique, Pascal, Galit and the whole Avaaz team

    PS: Here are some links to more information:

    For more information about Avaaz's work to support the Burmese people, click here:
    http://www.avaaz.org/en/burma_report_back

    For more information about the cyclone, the humanitarian crisis, and the political dimension, see these articles:

    http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/PoliticsNation/IMD_issued_specific_and_precise_advisories_to_Myanmar_IMD/articleshow/3016493.cms
    http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/05/08/myanmar/?iref=mpstoryview
    http://www.irrawaddy.org/opinion_story.php?art_id=11836
    http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/07/world/asia/07aid.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7385205.stm

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    ITR - Mosquitoes! Answer Listerine from Pip in California for InTouchRadio.net

    HOORAY FOR LISTERINE!

    Subject:

    UNIQUE SPRAY FOR MOSQUITOS



    The best way of getting rid of mosquitoes is Listerine, the original medicinal type. The Dollar Store-type works, too. I was at a deck party awhile back, and the bugs were having a ball biting everyone. A man at the party sprayed the lawn and deck floor with Listerine, and the little demons disappeared. The next year I filled a 4-ounce spray bottle and used it around my seat whenever I saw mosquitoes. And voila! That worked as well. It worked at a picnic where we sprayed the area around the food table, the children's swing area , and the standing water nearby. During the summer, I don't leave home without it.....Pass it on.


    OUR FRIEND'SCOMMENTS: I tried this on my deck and aro und all of my doors. It works - in fact, it killed them instantly. I bought my bottle from Target and it cost me $1.89. It really doesn't take much, and it is a big bottle, ! too; so it is not as expensive to use as the can of spray you buy that doesn't last 30 minutes. So, try this, please. It will last a couple of days. Don't spray directly on a wood door (like your front door), but spray around the frame. Spray around the window frames and even inside the dog house if you have one. Also can be used to dab any bites you receive. It will stop the itching quicker and go away faster

    For InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury, UK/GLOBAL) ~ InTouchRadio.net or InTouchRadio.net Friends do not necessarily agree with any content sent in for the Blogs Page ~ InTouchRadio.net provides a service for you to respond to.

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    ITR - Letter from Sweden's Auto Dropouts after InTouchRadio.net Review by Michael Dixon


    Auto Dropouts - Sweden
    InTouchRadio.net Review

    New Tracks

    For InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury, UK / GLOBAL)


    Hi again!

    I just heard the whole thing now - and....i'm pretty much speechless..That anyone could give such a beautiful description (sorry for my bad Englishr..) of what i want "T.A.D." to be is just: Totally amazing.

    It made me blush and i couldn't believe what i heard - i'm very touched by every word and i do think you are the one who best have talked about what happens when different people with different influences get together like this and what it sounds like.

    My background as a punk rocker even seem to shine thru - and "The Beatles" and "Pink Floyd" well, who can deny their influence on the music scene - no matter what style you're into!

    The only reason i don't put those bands in my influences is cos the as...Fresh air: Do you like fresh air? HAHA!

    You know what i mean - pointless cos you cant get around em - even if you claim to hate em you love another band that clearly was influenced by them.

    I love a lot of 60's band - The Hollies & the Small Faces - Kinks...God there's so mush good stuff from that period and i love early Alice cooper stuff just as much as American power pop with obscure bands like 20/20 or "The Paul Collins Beat" but i'm very happy that you just get a lot of glimpses of the influences - That's how it should be. If you can hear "A band" just copying that's not very interesting.

    On our MySpace page a lot of artist's - painters & photographers have also contributed and i would love to help promote them in some way - just like you are helping unsigned dorks like myself. That's really cool - so much good stuff out there who deserves some serious attention.

    Cant tell you how happy i was to hear this - it blew all my fuses & i have put it up already on our page!!!

    Will write a blog about your site later.

    It's 25 degrees and all blue skies here today so it's picnic time :-)

    A big hug to you Michael

    Oh, and the songs on the second CD is:

    "C'omon stranger"

    "Poor Material" "The quickfix" "The boy with the restless eye's" All vocals by Scott Cryer except for "the quickfix" who was sang by "Roger Eriksson" who also sang "Myrna Minkoff"

    Really great and humble guys - Roger from my hometown.

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    ITR - Letter To Pip-Turned-Blog We Can Now Accept Donations

    Hi Pip

    Do you know I'm struggling to keep everything together at the moment - my memory and so on with all the emails and comments and Blogs and interviews and listening to all the CDs, still I love it and it’s beginning to make sense why I spend some days up to 20 hours putting it together.

    Without the help of Virgilio Fino & Nathalie in London who is hosting www.InTouchRadio.net on the UseYourEars.com .TV channel, Barnaby down here in Glastonbury, InTouchRadio.net would still be back in the thought stage of my dream.

    The dream realized www.InTouchRadio.net would not have progressed much further without the help of people around the world from many countries like you Pip, Jeanie, Lisa, Lis in California; Pip probably has done more to remind me why I did Touch Typing in college than all the books I’ve started to write and never been able, through time and other projects like InTouchRadio.net put together – thank you Pip – the hours you put in are amazing.

    But its not about the individual me or Virgilio, Nathalie, Barnaby Pip and all those others around the world giving their support to www.InTouchRadio.net, when the hours soured the mind and its affect almost made me give up it was people such as Leila, Jan E, Kashis, Mumta, Andersen, Barnaby, Nathalie, Carlynn, Matt - 100 Monkeys, Jon. I know I’ve missed so many more, apologies but I am but one set of hands, one voice.

    An Invitation for all you people around the world to participate as Volunteers with www.InTouchRadio.net:

    1. Send in regular monthly or, to begin with, weekly Blogs.

    2. If you have the equipment and are able to - to send in Interviews or Stories of Current and Past or Future Community or Other relevant news with pictures being an InTouchRadio.net Correspondent in the Field.

    3. Other Net Radio Stations who have the same Ethos, who care about the World – who are not only interested in people but promoting others and with as wide a musical interest from every Culture as www.InTouchRadio.net; to share some of their programs on a reciprocal basis.

    4. Net TV – we can now interact which other stations around the World as we are hosted on .TV server. We can take on films, documentaries and other media, including music and groups etc.

    5. Interactive help from people who have skills, no matter their age, that may be of help to InTouchRadio.net.

    6. Sponsors and Advertisers around the World – InTouchRadio.net is as Local or as Global as a Sponsor or Advertiser would like it to be and their Advert or other would be permanently online ready to be directed to that particular advert or other 24/7 365 days (subject to beyond ITR control downtime)

    7. Now we have a Donation Button that was recommended yesterday, something I had steered away from but as a friend said – How will they know where to send money to help InTouchRadio.net, how will you convert cheques or can you take Credit Cards? I, stupidly, hadn’t even put the thought into place, but without any funding I cannot keep running this on good will, no matter how good that will is, over a year now and even the fumes in the tank will soon be gone but I know this is going to be ok – so people can now hit the button, use any type of Credit Card (I believe) & PayPal – again I have to thank Virgilio and his patience – I tried his patience last night. I didn’t want to go this route but I’ve resigned myself to accepting help – so spread the word – it doesn’t matter how small or large.

    8. Record Companies – why don’t you send in your acts music or video – let www.InTouchRadio.net promote your artists and let InTouchRadio.net interview and review them.

    InTouchRadio.net
    is about People with goodness knows how many Billion people around the World and Musicians who need to have their music heard from every culture – it is not corporeally selective.

    There is already National news, everyone hears about that but Local News - this is usually heard on FM radio (and that's apparently finishing soon as the Governments take back those RF Frequencies (For What Purpose?) turning everything Digital (Radio & TV here in the UK).

    Local TV is limited to a few minutes a day if taken from a National TV feed.

    FM Radio listeners only hear, perhaps, 12 – 50 radial miles from transmitter (UK); whereas InTouchRadio.net is Global, as I say - as Local or as Global as the listener would like it to be. But what about that story of nomadic tribes in Mongolia! It's unlikely that someone in Chile is going to hear about that tribe half a world away. What about other Cultures? What they do; do they know about others, apart from the locality in which they live?

    InTouchRadio.net will give others around the World knowledge about people outside their close environment. This will lead to understanding, the understanding will project to the towns, villages, cities, countries and soon everyone will have a better knowledge of what we, as a Multi-National Human Race are; what we have always only ever been one Human Race separated only by those Power Seekers that we have learned to call the Powers-That-Be.

    Therefore my objective as InTouchRadio.net grows and expands, spreads and blends into the consciousness of those that care, those that listen is to make this awareness real and bring back the responsibility to the Individual which will in turn be the Collective, then as people begin to understand each other’s needs we, I hope, will think and move as One each thinking and caring for the Other.

    Dreams eh!

    The Stuff of Dreams are the Unconscious Realities we Seek or are in Fear of.

    We all have dreams and passions – this is mine and I hope it’s the dream of all the Global Friends of www.InTouchRadio.net.

    Finally the expressions: What We Think In Secret, It Comes To Pass - Our Environment is But Our Looking Glass / meaning Where We Find Ourselves – That’s Where We Are At. Only we put ourselves there - everything in our life we consciously or unconsciously we have brought to us apart from physical clashes with the environment but even this is subjective in the way we think and the power of attraction for whatever reason.

    Speak soon - now what day is this...

    Michael x
    Glastonbury, England
    www.InTouchRadio.net Online
    A Co-operative Collective – Not – A Corporate Selective.

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    Friday, 9 May 2008

    ITR - Hemp Subject from Leila Canada for InTouchRadio.net

    Hi:
    I made a trip to a small town in Dauphin Manitoba in Canada last summer where my father grew up. Most of the young people move out as fast as they can to the larger cities because as you know farming is a hard life and our government does not pay farmers what they deserve.
    I was suprised last year to find out that this small town, population of less than 8,000 people is being used as a pilot project for a hemp company started in 2003 that is slated to be the largest in Canada and is encouraging other farmers all across Canada to promoted this great crop. It was begun by a group of farmers in 1999.
    I am sending the link if anyone is interested what is going on in Canada toward hemp. As well as hemp canola crops are dotting the praries as well.

    http://www.pihg.net/more.htm

    Posted by Leila on Thursday, May 01, 2008 at 12:54 AM

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    ITR - Animal Lovers - From Mumta Ito UK for InTouchRadio.net

    Hello Animal lovers,

    This is pretty simple... Please tell ten friends to tell ten today! The Animal Rescue Site is having trouble getting enough people to click on it daily to meet their quota of getting free food donated every day to abused and neglected animals.
    It takes less than a minute (How about 20 seconds) to go to their site and click on thepurple box 'fund food for animals' for free. This doesn't cost you a thing.Their corporate sponsors/advertisers use the number of daily visits to donate food to abandoned/neglected animals in exchange for advertising.

    Here's the web site! Pass it along to people you know.

    http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/



    AGAIN, PLEASE TELL 10 FRIENDS!!!

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    ITR - Save The Penguins - from Lorie USA for InTouchRadio.net another WorldWideWonder needs Help

    I don't know if this will come through the mail, I found one bulletin. Blessings Be, Lorie
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Help save Penguins.
    Only $50. bucks and what a great Mother's Day Gift.



    "♥Sending You Love♥" Lorie
    Thanks to: Lorie{Humanitylivesinus}
    Date: Apr 30, 2008 9:45 AM


    As Mother’s Day approaches, penguin moms and families are facing a meltdown. You can help support our work to save these beloved birds -- and their families -- by adopting a penguin today.









    Baby penguins

    Penguins may sing and dance in the movies, but -- in the real world -- times are tough. Rising temperatures are destroying vital penguin habitat and depriving them of crucial food sources, such as the shrimp-like krill. Many penguins can’t find enough food to feed their chicks.









    Photobucket

    Already, penguin populations have decreased by nearly 80 percent in some areas.







    They need our help, Thanks



    https://secure. defenders. org/site/SPageServer?pagename=wildadopt_penguin&s_src=WJY08W
    DADOPT&s_subsrc=08ADOPT14d&JServSessionIdr007=6np6o4k823. app25a

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    Thursday, 8 May 2008

    ITR - About Our World Wide Wonder - BEES! from IndigoWindChime - USA

    From: indigowindchime
    Date: May 7, 2008 10:18 AM


    For InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury, UK/GLOBAL)





    I was sitting by my flowers yesterday and saw a huge beautiful bumblebee yesterday.

    I was very happy to see it (although it flew close to my face and was a little afraid I might get stung)
    Whenever I see something unusual, (an animal or anything else a little unusual,
    I try to see what that thing represents, as I have had some interesting experiences with that) I haven't seen many bees around for awhile, so it was nice to see this big fat beautiful beauty.

    This is what I found on meanings, which was
    a nice gift for me yesterday:

    Bumblebee:
    Community, Celebration, Personal Power
    bumble bee

    One summer day a few years ago, three bumblebees flew into either the house or the Beyond the Rainbow office in a single day. I managed to return the wayward bees back to the outside world in undamaged condition by opening doors (hoping more wouldn't fly in). The last visitor conveniently fell asleep on a piece of paper near the door. I lifted the paper, opened the door, and placed the bumblebee outside, where it continued to sleep in the sun.



    While I believe these bumblebee messengers were reminding me how successfully I'd shed my stinging insect phobia, bees in general are universal symbols: in Hinduism relating to various deities, in Egypt, representing royalty.



    The Druids saw the bees' social structure and productive and efficient community, centered on the Queen Bee was seen as the model of an ideal society focused on the Goddess. The ancient word for the Sun was also the name of the Goddess, and bees were considered solar messengers. Mead, the fermented drink made from their golden honey, was consumed at sacred festivals.



    The hive symbolized the ideal community, and this image was echoed in the beehive tombs of Newgrange and Dowth in Ireland. In later Christian times monks lived in beehive-shaped huts, symbolizing both community and meditation -- for the humming of bees was believed to lull one into a mystical, meditate state.



    The bumblebee, in addition, has a special meaning. According to the laws of aerodynamics, it shouldn't be able to fly. While scientists have now learned that the extraordinary speed of its wing motion allows it to do, the bumblebee continues to be a symbol for achieving the impossible.



    In this spirit, we can believe that when we are in harmony with our own inner sun -- a powerful sense of well-being and self-appreciation -- and when we are attuned to the goddess within, our lives can be as sweet as a taste of honey and as intoxicating as a drink of mead.


    Beyond the Rainbow
    http://www. rainbowcrystal. com

    Blessings,
    Indigowindchime

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    ITR - InTouchRadio.net - A Global Family of Friends - Mission - Ongoing

    InTouchRadio.net a Global Family of Friends
    Glad you made the trip to InTouchRadio.net Online here in Glastonbury, England.
    Now the journey begins. If you have music or video footage for airplay and for an interview on InTouchRadio.net then contact Michael@InTouchRadio.net
    If you want to help InTouchRadio.net see, if you can squeeze InTouchRadio.net on your front page; this isn’t just about InTouchRadio.net or Me or You, but the Ethos of A Connected World that only We can do Together that will make for a Safer, Securer and Loving One-World Future.
    If you mail me, ask for the InTouchRadio.net new banner – you will have to add the direction www.InTouchRadio.net to it – the new one looks great.
    Don’t forget to go Online to add Blogs – let me know your news around the world - Keep InTouch!
    Nice you came over. I look forward to hearing from you now you are an InTouchRadio.net family member we need all the help we can get to touch this world.
    InTouchRadio.net wants to hear what else is going on in your part of the world not only about music but about people too – People Are Us – Music Is Of Us as are All the Other Arts.
    We all need to Spread the Word, get those People to come Online to Share Stories, Know Local Circumstances and Help Where We All Can.
    You see it is Online where the numbers are met – where our Expansion will be measured and Where our Mission will be felt. The Future is Online; it is here that we will all Learn to Help Each Other as a One-Word Family with www.InTouchRadio.net.
    Help make the InTouchRadio.net world map complete without a populated blank space by keeping Everyone InTouch!
    Lots of Love
    Michael Dixon

    InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury, England)
    A Co-operative Collective – Not – A Corporate Selective ~ Networking The World

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    Wednesday, 7 May 2008

    ITR - The Auto Dropouts - Sweden ITR Review




    New band, the Auto Dropouts from Sweden contacted me recently and sent me their new CD 'Still Waiting for Yom Kippur'.

    The Customs Cleared package arrived just before I left to go on another interview; I was late but couldn't leave without the curiosity of another package from overseas. I was not disappointed.

    I hurriedly ripped off the cellophane outer skin, how I hate cellophane, I can never get it off without difficulty and frustration but what was inside?

    The cover was almost covert in its appearance if anything underplayed almost Japanese influenced modernistic graphic of a girl in thought and another or the same looking back over the thought they'd just had?

    Engine started, mission underway CD into player and bang... straight into the first song, instant Myrna Minkoff - the Auto Dropouts don't do things in half measures.

    Here’s Myrna Minkoff see what you think….

    Sharp and to the point in quality mixing, everything in its right stereophonic field with some unusual sound effects which pleasantly surprised me as I drove into Glastonbury. I’d finished track 3 Decon as I parked. My mission an interview in town, I got there just in time to meet Barnaby Hodges our photographer for the pics.

    A little later job finished and ready to return I turned on the ignition wham straight into track 4 Drop the Bombs – I’d forgotten the CD in the player.

    By the time I arrived home I’d stopped to have a listen in one of the laybys and the tracks went by one after the other - It’s All Over – Waiting (for everything to come) – She Ain’t Gonna Flip Burgers – the title track Still Waiting for Yom Kippur and finally Throw Em To The Lions. Brilliant combination of styles and changes – I didn’t feel fatigued but refreshed when I finally got home and unpacked my recording equipment.

    The Auto Dropouts as a band were formed in January this year in Stockholm, Sweden, with a background “a bunch of songs…” recorded by Jesper Eriksson; who then asked some local friends to come and sing in the studio.

    I like this idea, what I call co-operative co-operation, similar to the Ethos of InTouchRadio.net ‘A Co-operative Collective’.

    The resulting feedback from such legions of the modern music world as Garageband.com, Shadowglobe, Band for the Day and MySpace was overwhelming and the news about this newly formed band spread far and wide circumventing the world.

    Paul Benham – an Englishman in America put his vocals to one track ‘It’s Over’.

    A debut album with these strange ingredients had been released by Jesper but only in Sweden during the summer of 2007.

    Following this Scott Cryer from Canadian band ‘Dirt Farmer’ did vocals on a number of the songs.

    The good vibes kept coming in and Auto Dropouts were gaining 4 out of 5 in a lot of the musical papers, in fact they’ve received good acclaim all around the world.


    The album ‘Still Looking for Yom Kippur’ is being played now in countries as far apart from their native Sweden as UK and New Zealand, Asia and USA, not bad for just a few months exposure.

    At present the band are in, what they call “Rehearsal Mode” and getting ready to go on the road.


    Tune in I’m sure you’ll find their new album well worth getting.

    Contact Auto Dropouts at MySpace – www.myspace.com/theautodropouts and tell them Michael sent you from InTouchRadio.net

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    Tuesday, 6 May 2008

    ITR - Simply Saying Thank You to InTouchRadio.net Friends & Family

    Simply Saying Thank You

    Thank you Steve & Nancy Florida - new ITR Family members

    This is a simple way to say a complicated Thank You to all the InTouchRadio.net Family Members around the World for coming on board.

    Whether you are a musician or a band or a citizen of Planet Earth - you are the complexity that is the uniqueness that is the Human Race.

    I am currently working up to 20 hours a day, really I am. Not all days but it seems like most.

    But this is not about me but about InTouchRadio.net; which in an anomaly because when you go Online to www.intouchradio.net you will see Movies with Audio content. It takes about 2 days to put together the audio and film – picture clips and then to make into a movie and then to upload with all the inherent issues of uploading – I’m not bleating – this is my passion – just wish there were more hours in the day.

    Ok we're small, we're tiny and InTouchRadio.net is travelling on air and love and the Universe is the providing elements for it to progress (oh, and Virgilio Fino of www.useyourears.com, almost missed you Virgilio, who's built this for me and hosted for us on his servers in London, England, without him this wouldn't be! So a huge Thank You Virgilio for the extraordinary hours you're putting in with InTouchRadio.net and on your incredible UseYourEars.com website - check it out please do and if you’re a musician register online – just tell him who sent you www.useyourears.com ).

    Without You the contributors there would be no reason for InTouchRadio.net. With You We can, move mountains, corss seas as we Connect this World of ours Together As One. That's the brilliance of 21st century communications and the Internet and of course MySpace - so a huge Thank You to MySpace. Perhaps we're seeing a Corporate that's doing something for whatever reason and we're benefiting from that reason - as long as we don't lose the objectivity of it all. Nothing is for nothing so we all need something for what it is we do.

    As a Blog today I thought I'd try something different - below you see an Comment reply I just sent to a new friendship link from Florida in USA to Somerset in UK - see what I mean - instant link – I hope Steve & Nancie don’t mind its in the name of something good.

    Now please link up with InTouchRadio.net and say hello. Come on board the InTouchRadio.net site here on MySpace and more importantly come Online to www.intouchradio.net and as we grow and get advertisers and friends we can fund a larger Live station, in the meantime; Thank You All for your help and especially to Pip out in California and the California girls and all the others in UK, Steve Jones, Barnaby Hodges, Matt, Jon & Lisa, Sue, Nathalie P & Nathalie & Stu now married, and, and - so many others.

    Please Read on.

    Michael x
    InTouchRadio.net
    A Co-operative Collective - Not - A Corporate Selective.

    Hello Steve & Nancie - Florida thank you for the invitation and so glad you made the trip to InTouchRadio.net Online here in Glastonbury, England.

    Now the journey begins. If you have news, information, music or video footage for airplay about your area or community on InTouchRadio.net then contact michael@intouchradio.net

    We are tiny, a small pulse, a heartbeat that is beginning to make a ripple - that ripple is being felt all around the world.

    We need help from friends globally so we can help globally and locally wherever you are, then InTouchRadio.net can keep you InTouch.

    If you have friends in your area that would like to help in whatever way they can, then InTouchRadio.net, with that help, can spread the word and music and do its best to be there as an catalyst of change for all.

    If have a website or you belong to an organisation that has a website; if you mail me, ask for the InTouchRadio.net new banner (you will have to add the direction www.intouchradio.net to it), the new one looks great.

    Don't forget to go Online and add Blogs – let me know your news around the world, in other words - Keep InTouch.

    Nice you came over. I look forward to hearing from you now you are an InTouchRadio.net family member we need all the help we can get to assist in changing this world of ours to a better place for all.

    Lots of Love from Glastonbury, England and thanks once again for the invitation.
    Michael x

    InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury)
    A Co-operative Collective – Not – A Corporate Selective.

    Also on MySpace: www.myspace.com/i_am_michael_dixon
    MySpace: www.myspace.com/intouchradionet

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    ITR - Note to New Friends & Family of InTouchRadio.net

    Hi InTouchRadio.net New Friends & Family

    Glad you made the trip to InTouchRadio.net Online here in Glastonbury, England.

    Now the journey begins. If you have music or video footage for airplay and for an interview on InTouchRadio.net then contact michael@intouchradio.net

    If you mail me, ask for the InTouchRadio.net new banner – you will have to add the direction www.intouchradio.net to it – the new one looks great.

    Don’t forget to go Online to add Blogs – let me know your news around the world - Keep InTouch!

    Nice you came over. I look forward to hearing from you now you are an InTouchRadio.net family member and we need all the help we can get.

    Lots of Love
    Michael x

    InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury, England)
    A Co-operative Collective – Not – A Corporate Selective.

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    Friday, 2 May 2008

    ITR - Dream Machine at Waveform Festival On It's Way to Server

    Hi Everyone

    Michael from InTouchRadio.net here.

    The Dream Machine 'Live' set from Main Stage Waveform Project Festival is on its way.
    Dream Machine - Psychodelia in Extremis - I love this genre of music that is Dream Machine. Based in London, England, Dream Machine are a new and exciting instrumental progressive space rock collective and consist of:


    Gabs Tosti (Bass/Land Of Dreams/Ex-Thunderdogs) Champignon (Flutes/ ZubZub/Ex-Ozric Tentacles) Alex Pym (Guitar/ZubZub)
    Julian Adamoli
    (Keyboards) Steve Cassidy (Drums/Ex-Here & Now) Mindflux (Percussion /ZubZub/ Trancient Dreams) Joie Hinton (Synths/Eat Static/Ozrics/Here&Now)

    I've got to say it, I was recording the main set on stage and managed to sneak around the front of the Main Stage. Waveform had massive bass bins and Gabs was just striking up with his Fender Precision, it nearly knocked me off my feet till I saw the glint in his eye, enough said.

    A collaboration of like-minded friends and a Flute and strange, what looked like, wooden horn that fried the collective into action.

    The late afternoon sun drove down in a September splash and I moved further away to grab some atmos on my other machine. Whack! the bass seemed to be everywhere, even on the other side of the site, the once painted Precision seemed to be expressing its nakedness like a thought that had just been freed.

    Add to this

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    Thursday, 1 May 2008

    ITR - From Pip in California USA for InTouchRadio.net

    May 1st 2008

    For InTouchRadio.net (Glastonbury, UK & GLOBAL)

    "Love Begins With Me"

    We are one humanity on this planet

    All life is interconnected and interdependent

    All share in the Universal bond of love

    Love begins with self acceptance and forgiveness

    With tolerance and compassion we embrace diversity

    Together we make a difference through love


    Be a part of it. Spread the word.


    Raise the awareness and consciousness



    Meditate, Sing,Chant, Pray or Wish for Global Peace at 11:11 TODAY! Please join us to send the wave ~Around the World TODAY!~PEACE! and LOVE TO ALL!~

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    ITR - Orchid Star Interview & Live Set at Waveform 2007 On its Way...

    Orchid Star at Waveform Festival 2007

    The very informal interview with that lovely band Orchid Star is on its way uploading into hyper-space ready for your delectation on InTouchRadio.net OnLine All The Time.

    Loosely informal from an over-tired Michael Dixon of InTouchRadio.net fully chilled and not stirred after finding out about tent life once again and now no longer a boy scout, was he ever a boy scout!

    The wine zone had left him able to slumber on a blow-up bed with a sleeping bag that should have retired many moons ago, oh, such is festival life. A bright sun and the sound of the daily sanitation truck triggered life into the slumbering form and after finding out why zips are zips he maneuvered around tightened guy ropes like some practicing ballerina looking for a hard wooden stage.

    The call to the Press Tent came early, the night before had been late. Already the thunder of Drum n' Bass resounded through nylon canvass as a bottle of unnamed water was thrust into his still wine dehydrated and less than sure hands.

    "We've arranged Orchid Star for you - they're in there now"... the eyes clocked movement but this was obviated a late summer butterfly looking for he same heat that Michael's body searched for.

    “Got your kit ready?” the words almost coincided with a distant back-beat coming from the main stage. “Kit?” the word seemed to be foreign – another obviate from some alien language – perhaps this was dream not awake state. His mind reconciled the possibilities in the now landed butterfly.

    Car boot open – Tascam HD-P2 out of case, Audio Technica Stereo Mic in windshield – the hands slightly shaking, the eyes operating out of demand rather than voluntary. “No more wine” the mind spoke, the hands followed the thought and ‘slam’ as the car boot closed followed by the analogous ‘clunk’ of the automatic self locking Citroen.

    Another set of obstructions passed as he teased through the tent pegs and restraints and into the brightly organised Press Tent and there they were all seated and ready to go like a packed lunch.

    They knew, they understood, they had been partially responsible for the current state of Michael’s being-ness… How could they be so positively bright – Age came the silent whisper in Michael’s brain – Age.

    Listen to the interview, it was fun and a nicer group of people it would be hard to find. Thank you Orchid Star – if you want to know more then check out www.myspace.com/peteardronsorchidstar - want to see more, cos’ you do – check out Sunrise Celebration http://www.sunrisecelebration.com/ on ITR’s front page – they’re playing on

    The SolarAid Main Stage

    Sunrise Celebration 2008

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    ITR - Letter from America Response from 1.5.08

    From Lisa

    This story really touched me ..

    My daughter at age 14..

    Became a goth,cutter ,huffer.

    School work became secondary..

    We had her lungs X-rayed..

    She was fine thank god.

    We started therapy four day's a week.

    We avoided anti-depressant drug's..

    It was a horrible time but we got through it.

    Now she's 17 and is on the honor roll.

    She's become a beautiful girl.

    We were lucky.

    Thank you Lisa for sharing your story with InTouchRadio.net - we are here to offer the connections around the world that may be of help. Sharing is one of those instances where it may help others in the same situation and by sharing the old addage 'To Share is to Half the Problem'. Enough said - any others out there with similar stories - then please add to the Blog on InTouchRadio.net or contact studio@intouchradio.net to see if we can do a story about this and other subjects that are seriously in need of promoting.

    InTouchRadio.net is unfunded - is there for you wherever you are - it is a co-operative collective - not - a corporate selective - promoting World Peace and Harmony - connecting the World As One - is there any way you can help - contact ITR and let me know.

    Michael Dixon
    InTouchRadio.net

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    ITR - ZubZub - Waveform Project, Exeter Sept 2007 'LIVE'

    ZubZub 'Live'

    InTouchRadio.net

    Just finished the fantastic set of ZubZub 'Live' off the Main Stage at Waveform Project, in the grounds of Powderham Castle in September 2007.

    My impressions:


    Cool, chilled, slightly shaken and stirred”, now a blur in the annals of my mind.

    This is one cool band and along with my old friends; the complement was complete including festival favourite Paul Didge the man of all things Didgeridoo – now wouldn’t you – think of anyone else to want to play with, he’s lovable, his dreads touch his…, do you think they’re extensions? No – perish the thought, and Alex Pym who also plays with Dream Machine (Dream Machine's set on it's way too).

    How would I describe ZubZub – “insanely detached like an end terraced house that should have been a Stately Home on heat”! Unbelievably nice guys and focussed on their music.

    I loved them - I love experimental music that is well played and coming from a collective mind with simultaneous overflowing rhythms and stereophonica (new word for the dictionary!) at its' extreme.

    Listen - sit back, watch the movie if you must but more than pictures - let it transport you to parts of your mind you never knew you had.

    ZubZub Band Members are:

    Zia Geelani - Production, composer, programming, synths

    Mark "Mindflux" Fletcher - Co-production, co-composer, synths, percussion

    Jon "Champignon" Egan - Concert flute, ney, dudek, zorna

    Alex Pym - Electric guitar

    Contact ZubZub at MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/zubmusic

    And tell them you heard them on InTouchRadio.net this helps them and helps us to know you're spreading the word - hope you enjoy the gig.


    This is the quality of band that will give a future to Waveform Project and of course the up and nearly here Sunrise Celebration Festival and guess who'll be there... ZubZub of course – and where – don’t be silly – where else but on

    Waveform Live Stage

    Recorded 'Live' by Michael Dixon - InTouchRadio.net
    Copyright 2008

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