The Word Press Exercise Challenge

Hi everyone

Well, it's been some weeks since my last post. Our family has been very busy. We had a little trip, by car. Our kids are now homeschooling 100% and that is more time consuming as a parent.

Life is pretty good in many ways.

I'd like to take a moment to pass on good thoughts and wishes to all those who have survived the various natural disasters that have occurred in the last 3-4 months, not just here in Australia, but also New Zealand and especially Japan. The ramifications of the situation in Japan is quite overwhelming - nuclear radiation contamination. We must all help each other, even if it's just some useful information to support coping with the added toxic load that is eventuating.

What I was intending to tell you all about was the great idea the guys at Word Press have put together - a 5Km exercise challenge - walk/jog/run/swim/ride..... whatever your ability and preference, as long as you try to do something if you are physically able.

The idea (from the Automattic WP blog) :

WHAT IT IS: A 5k run/walk (approximately 3.1 miles). You can run, walk, or skip. It’s up to you. There’s no time limit and there’s just one requirement: that you participate! [Updated: You can do it inside or outside, on a treadmill or on a track, or even do a swim or a bike ride instead of running/walking - just get moving!]




It’s roughly equal to:



•3.1 miles

•12 laps around a track

•approximately 6000-7500 steps

•approximately 50-60 minutes of brisk walking

WHEN: We’re all busy, but we want you to participate, so we’re giving you some flexibility, too. The WWWP5k is set for Sunday, April 10th, but you can do your walk anytime from April 4th -10th (you’ve got a week to fit it in). Just post about it and use the tag “wwwp5k” so we can find you (and for a chance to be Freshly Pressed).


OK - so people of Australia and the World - get training and exercise! Make it a habit - a lifelong habit, "cos if you don't use it you lose it!

If you are in Melbourne - The Tan is 3.8km, so one and half times around will do nicely. With the beautiful Gardens beside you all the way.


Peace to all
KISS for Life
Miriam.

Gardasil - is the promise too high risk?

Gardasil is the vaccine for the Human Papiloma Virus that is linked to cervical cancer. However, there are serious doubts about its safety. After viewing this short for a documentary, would you feel safe to have your child vaccinated without doing more investigation



KISS for life.
Peace to all,
Miriam.

Sheer stupidity by Aussie Attorney General

Can you imagine the banning of acacias?
Well, moves are afoot in Australia to do just that under certain circumstances (and they are very broad).
The current list contains five (5) species but the plan is to expand it by hundreds if not thousands! It will affect the backyard enthusiast right up to commercial nurseries and Landcare groups.

PLEASE go and read these links:

http://permaculture.com.au/online/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=225%3Aproposed-legislation-would-make-most-gardens-and-farms-illegal&catid=1%3Alatest&Itemid=65

and

http://www.gardenfreedom.com/

The Minister for Justice is asking for your opinion on this issue and is requesting anyone who is affected to make a submission. The deadline for submissions is the 11th of March 2011.

Please make a submissions and write to the major newspapers and even your local one to publicise this rediculous attempt to control drug trafficing.

KISS for life
Peace to all

Miriam

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KISS for life,

Peace to all,

Miriam.

http://www.betweenskyandearth.com.au/

 

Human and planetary survival and climate change are intertwined

Climate Change is doing severe damage all ready (latest example in my country is Cyclone Yasi).

The way we operate broadscale agriculture is one thing that urgently needs to change. It is doable, it is not so difficult, it is rewarding for those doing it and it can be applied practically anywhere.




How we all live our lives - especially in the West - needs to alter quickly.

Reduce your carbon footprint NOW. Even if you all ready do and you don't think you can any further, reflect on it and how you live. Try helping others to reduce their footprint by at least 10-20% over the course of 2011. Explore ways you might reduce your own further if you were able to form groups or partnerships with others to accomplish various things - share garden/farm for fruit and vegies; car share/pool; cargo bike share; share composting and worm farming facilities (have a larger system, collect scraps from local business); create biofuel communally - lots of things are possible.

Want a hand? http://betweenskyandearth.com.au/store/pc/viewContent.asp?idpage=3

KISS for Life,
Peace to all,
Miriam.

Food & Diet & Health & Weight Loss

Are you confused about and by all the different diets?

Go into any bookstore and you will find a section dedicated to these books. Why? They make lots of money. Why? Many of us in the Western world are either overweight or think we are overweight or have a family member who is overweight.

So what IS the answer?

Well, the video in the following link is an overview of where to start:

http://www.therealfoodchannel.com/page/44.html

It is not a "fad" approach at all.

If you would like an free assessment of your diet, please contact us:

http://betweenskyandearth.com.au/store/pc/viewContent.asp?idpage=3

In the meantime, watch the video and explore the concepts for yourself.

Peace to all,
KISS for Life,
Miriam.

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Caffeine - topically - can make you look great

Using coffee scrubs on your skin can help your skin to appear more toned and cellulite free.

This is because it stimaulates blood vessels thus improving circulation therefore improving removal of waste products from the body (i.e. toxins, excess fluid, fats, metabolic biproducts).

You can easily make your own:

2 tablespoons ground coffee
1 tablespoon fine salt
2 tablespoons olive oil

Combine the ingredients and massage into your skin in a circular motion away from the heart and towards hands and/or feet.

Be sure to stop if you find it irritating.
People with broken capilliaries shoud not exfoliate.

Peace to all,
KISS for life,
Miriam.