Atrayo's Oracle

Jewels of Truth Statements & Favorite Quotes of The Month

2012-01-26T07:52:00.001-05:00

Hello All,

Here we are in late January already, how many of you have already broken your New Year's resolution?

I myself keep a constant multi year New Year's resolution that has a built in flexibility. My resolution is simple and to the point, it is "To Do the best I can and to be very well for it". That's it! No fuss no muss, and no drama. It keeps me humble and grateful for my achievements from small to large.

This month's trio of "Jewels of Truth" are on the topic of: Salvation, Suffering, and Heaven. These were originally written back in mid May to early June 2009. Where now they are finally seeing the light of day so to speak.

Enjoy them and may you find them thought provoking and inspiring.
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957) We are all a living embodiment of God himself born through Life in abundance. Although our human disguised ego may make us stumble from time to time. God(dess), is the sublime witness within our hearts, minds, and souls. Gently stirring us with an urge to live a fuller life by caring for each other however we may define it. God, does not speak in tongues, God speaks in Miracles! We are the children of this blessed reality not as welfare recipients, but as inheritors of an ancient covenant made long ago. We have a responsibility for each one of us through a service in the Divine that unites us as One.

We as spiritual children of a living God may beseech our maker for favors and aid constantly. All speaking in various tongues of this Earth, but yet we all make the same universal request to be uplifted. Be it to uplift ourselves through grace or those we care deeply for by praying on their behalf. God, recognizes his flock most of all when we truly care about the well being of our brothers and sisters in Spirit. Our salvation through God, Christ, Moses, Muhammad, Budda, Krisha, etc.... is not won in exclusion of one another. It is a Divine gift offered to all who recognize their needs are second to "God's Will" for us all. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

958) Pain from a mortal point of view is usually a bad circumstance. However in small doses when dealt to us all by life itself is a humbling experience. It helps mold us into better individuals with empathy for ourselves and society at large. Such as in character development by wisdom or service as a form of charity. Pain when it is not emotional suffering or of a mental anguish will often consist of physical health disturbances. When if not treated with medical care will yield to overtime with worsened conditions.

Speaking primarily about mortal suffering through our own personal turmoils. This too can be overcome through a determined maturity and by accepting the grace and compassion of God in your lives. Such a compassion from God(dess) is often in plain sight from those who are fostering supportive roles in society. Be they family, friends, acquaintances, or even downright strangers in your midst. Allow yourself to grow out of your own suffering through humility and courage. The results are often worth the invested effort in yourself, and especially for your own slice of the world. Be calm and of a detached mind set that offers a clear mind when struggling with a personal turmoil. Most of all do not panic, take a very long step backwards by breathing deeply for your own sanity. Such a trait will make you strong and reliable for the many others that will depend on you when they are afflicted in pain. Seek out opportunities to act upon an amiable solution that warrants peace and healing. Then your faith in yourself and God would have come full circle through grace. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

959) Everyday is a Holiday in the Paradise we all call Heaven. For to make it a holiday it shall consist of Holy events that are continuous and without pause. This makes it worth all the while for the merriment of souls. In shining their true auric rainbow like colors of the "Holy Spirit" in Paradise. Heaven is not just a sacred place in God's realm of the Divine realities. It is within the grasp of every soul that can conceive of such a place. No matter how they may define it, they are correct. For Heaven is an "All Inclusive" dimension of possibility and promise. Be they meek or bold spirits in regard to their form of righteousness. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

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Success is a state of mind. If you want success, start thinking of yourself as a success. ---Dr. Joyce Brothers.

The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. ---Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Those who are awake live in a constant state of amazement. ---Jack Kornfield.

It began in mystery and it will end in mystery, but what a rare and beautiful country lies in between. ---Diane Ackerman.

One simple grateful thought raised to heaven is the most perfect prayer. ---G.E. Lessing.

Politeness and consideration for others is like investing pennies and getting dollars back. ---Thomas Sowell.

Every blade of grass has its Angel that bends over it and whispers, "Grow, grow". ---The Talmud.

Great compassion is the root of all forms of worship. ---His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Shower Thy grace upon us in the moment of our greatest need, protect us from ourselves, and allow us to be a beacon of light rather than a dark cloud for the ambiance that surrounds us. Only with Thy aid can we create that peace within and harmony with the outer environment, both natural and social, for which our souls yearn. ---Seyyed Hossein Nasr. From "Talking to God: Portrait of a World at Prayer" (Anthology)

Academic Profession Concept: "Modern Game Art & Science Historian"

2012-01-16T12:13:00.006-05:00

Hello All,

Time to time I may produce a concept that would seem a miss or a zinger from the eye of the visionary. Today's entry is no exception to this rule. I am casting a wide net with a forecast not to come perhaps 10 to 15 years from now by my prediction. I can be wrong where it comes sooner rather than later, time will tell.

As a niche outlet of academia in regards to the modern entertainment games industry. Where today colleges and some universities are offering accredited degree programs. In area's of game design, game programming, if not game business enterprise such as marketing and public relations. Right now there are many arena's where modern gaming is finding outlets in economics, sociology, healthcare, psychology, medical research, and finally military applications. Be it physicians offering patients a game so as to instill in practice a non-local sedative throughout the course of game play. Economists drawing parallels between the wealth in a particular online game's faux currency. In comparison to a sovereign currency on a per capita basis of overall wealth. Game graphic engines being developed for modern day military grade simulators as a training aid for combat. As to most recently medical research scientists making an AID's drug design discovery last September. Where gamers via crowd-sourcing in under 3 weeks time find a solution of a molecular structure in an enzyme in the game of Foldit. That previously left scientists stumped for the last decade in how to figure out how to bind the molecule together.*

Academic pursuits are only growing in terms of the backdrop of modern games as a source of entertainment. I am going to surmise that in 10 to 15 years time as the games industry continues to mature as both an art and a science. That the most progressive and forward looking colleges and universities will offer history degree's for "Modern Games". Where the traditional Ivy League Universities (Princeton, Harvard, Cambridge, etc..) will be the last ones to jump upon such a band wagon. Since it will be commonplace and a safe bet to pursue as a degree curriculum program. Everything from the modern era on Pong down to the latest blockbuster game title would be known by modern game historians. Be it game design elements, the technologies utilized to make the games, down to best business practices put out into the marketplace.

Today many savvy gamers and shrewd investors rely on predictions from financial analysts. As to the market success of a game company or a new game title. When modern game historians come onto the scene perhaps a colorful personality will emerge as a celebrity of sorts. Much like Dr. Michio Kaku is to modern day audiences for a physicists perspective of scientific developments. Where a modern game historian will offer up sage like recollections of past success and failures of particular game publishers. Knowing the consumer trends of what makes a good game much like a game designer could envision for their installed base of customers.

Those that are history or philosophy majors that work in the corporate environment and not in academia. Due to their educated knowledge of foresight and mature discernment in roles of corporate leadership be it in management or as an executive. Will be similar for the future Modern Game Historian finding roles within the games industry be it working for a game publisher or a game developer. Using their education and expertise as a predictor of consumer mega-trends in order to launch new corporate initiatives. Be it a new corporate policy or a new game project development cycle for an eventual wide market release. Modern game historians will be utilized as a layer of consultancy aside from many other secondary disciplines. Besides modern game historians entering roles of governmental policy or think tanks for the entertainment industry as a whole. Today's amateur game historian as an enthusiast will be delighted that their passionate pastime hobby is assimilated into academia. When the rest of society plays catch up (pun intended) to the pivotal role of the grand history of modern games. That will be offered to all of us as beneficiaries in education, scientific research, and in many other forms of commerce.

* Gamers Succeed Where Scientists Fail: Molecular Structure of Retrovirus Enzyme Solved, Doors Open to New AIDS Drug Design

"Jewels of Truth" On Faith With A Purpose

2012-01-04T21:23:00.001-05:00

Hello All,

I hope all of you have had a very Happy New Year celebrations and you find yourself in health and happiness. From time to time I write a "Jewels of Truth" statement for an upcoming volume that I find riveting. Today's spiritual wisdom statement numbered in the series at #1214 for a future volume 4 is no exception. It deals with the topic of Faith how it can be found with a purpose. If we but yield our ego's and hand it all over back to God for our own benediction.

May you enjoy it as I have in sharing it here for the first time as it was written only a couple hours ago.

"Faith With A Purpose"
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1214) When we act with a blessed faith we beckon heaven to come closer into our own lives. A sacred trust is made like a personal covenant with the Lord God and his life affirming Angels. We act not alone when we pursue the path of peace and love through God(dess). The Omnipresent truth by all the Divine Laws of the spiritual heavens are aligned for our benefit. All we need do by our willful sacred permission is to enact the "Will of God" in our lives. This "Divine Will" expresses itself uniquely with each and every entity spirit. No two incarnations of a soul will express the "Will of God" exactly. Thus the abundance of the heavens is made manifest and whole through the multiplicity of creation.

Be still and come a bit closer to this inspired truth. Find your peace in the master plan God(dess) and the Angels have in store for your own personal benefit. Where all your loves in goodness are treasured and certainly enhanced by grace. Walk the path of the righteous soul and the wonders to come shall be awe inspiring. To all who come near you and are touched by your sacred service through God. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

"Jewels of Truth: The Wayfarer of the Soul", Volume 2 Now On The "Kindle & Nook"

2012-01-04T20:42:00.003-05:00

Hello All,

I'm glad to announce that my new book "Jewels of Truth: The Wayfarer of the Soul" Volume 2 is now available on the Amazon "Kindle" and Barnes & Nobles "Nook" e-reader devices. Where with the Amazon "Kindle" this new title is part of the "Kindle Owner's Lending Library" feature as well.

To recap each volume of the "Jewels of Truth" series is filled with 365 all original and unique spiritual wisdom statements and modern day proverbs. With a universal inclusive outlook for the spiritual seeker of faith within us all. Formatted from A-Z for easy reading and as a reference spiritual material by your own faith tradition.

"Jewels of Truth: The Wayfarer of the Soul" on the "Kindle"

"Jewels of Truth: The Wayfarer of The Soul" on the "Nook"

Thank you for your interest and enjoy.

Humanitarian Concept: Homeless Camps In State Parks

2011-12-22T07:37:00.012-05:00

Hello All,

It seems during this period of America's Great Recession we're watching history repeat itself. In regards to America's Great Depression plight to a lesser degree in the rise of homelessness. Specifically families and thus children entering poverty for the first time in their collective lives. The CBS "60 Minutes" segment showcasing a single father and his 2 kids living out of a delivery truck in Orange County, Florida. Explained it all from that one families testimonial symbolically representing countless others in America.

Case in point the city of Saint Petersburg Florida in the county of Pinellas. Had the 2007 national public relations disaster of an impromptu tent city built by the homeless being torn down. By police with razor box cutters shredding private property tents on public city park land. I bet many drew parallels of the terrorists aggression of 9/11 using razor box cutters to hi-jack the airliners. But I digress. Afterwards that same year in 2007 the local Catholic Church Diocese used their own private property to open up a 250 tent city of their own. With regulated controls put in place for the proper governance of such a homeless shelter facility run by the Church.

I myself proposed a blog concept back in December 2007 called the "Community Homeless Campus" as one potential solution.

http://atrayosoracle.blogspot.com/2007/12/society-concept-homeless-community.html

Now back in the Fall season of this year 2011 again the city of Saint Petersburg has opened up a 500 bed homeless shelter facility calling it "Safe Harbor". It mirrors some of the elements of my own homeless solution concept of December 2007 on this very blog site.

Here is a link to an Associated Press article dated September 5th 2011 discussing the new "Safe Harbor" facility:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44398996/ns/us_news-life/t/st-pete-making-progress-legions-homeless/#.TvMQrvL5mSo

My concept today is similar to my former concept of the "Homeless Community Campus". However this one is set in preexisting State Parks with full facility campgrounds. The Florida State Park system consists of 160 wondrous and unique environments not seen anywhere else on this world of ours. Fifty plus of which of these State Parks include full facility campgrounds for traditional camping and RV (Recreational vehicle) electrical hook-ups.

What I am proposing as a pilot program to see if the model can be replicated elsewhere in the United States State or National Parks inventory. Is to allot a percentage of these full facility campgrounds that includes: public bathrooms, showers, laundry machines, public telephones, electrical hook-ups, and most likely a nature center. Say as an example here in Florida in my county of Sarasota the Oscar Scherer State Park would qualify.

http://floridastateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/Oscar_Scherer_Sp/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=FL&parkId=281062&topTabIndex=CampingSpot

The "Oscar Scherer" State Park has 94 campground and RV mix of slots for campers under reservations with a fee to utilize. Where selected volunteers at 3 to 6 month stints are given a free campground slot to make sure the campgrounds facilities are well maintained. Under my proposed Homeless Camps in State Parks concept solution. Via a program run by the local county and applicable State agencies. Such as: State Parks Management, Health & Family Services, Veterans Affairs, County Commissioners, etc... Where homeless families and individuals that may qualify that are under the supervision of case workers. Receive temporary housing via camp sites and RV campers from the program in lieu of making the pledge to improve their lives overall. Such as finding a permanent housing solution elsewhere and maintaining a steady income with a job placement.

The homeless population best served are those families and individuals through no fault of their own now find themselves homeless during this "Great Recession" period. Instead of them getting permanently stuck into homelessness cycles they receive public and private social services assistance. To dislodge such an unfortunate circumstance they are finding themselves within currently. Case workers assisting the homeless members or clients of this proposed program. Would make sure the clients are utilizing local free medical clinics, children are in public schools and receiving the free school meal programs (breakfast / lunch), are on food stamps, have access to counseling services, higher education be it a vocational school (grants / scholarships), are utilizing the local county job resource center, have access to transportation be it public transit or otherwise, religious services if so desired, etc... Everything that may be needed in the basic needs of any dignified person living in our present day society.

On the part of the homeless member / client of this proposed program. There would be no public smoking / drinking within the campgrounds or State Park itself. No violence, which would would be a near automatic ejection from this program. A nightly curfew would be put in place. Any homeless client with substance abuse addiction must be fully engaged in their own outlined sobriety. Such as receiving access to substance abuse counseling, and be enrolled in a 12 Step self-help program and have a designated sponsor. All homeless clients would be required to help the State Park Rangers in maintaining the overall park. Not unlike the WPA (Works Progress Administration) of the late 1930's and early 1940's during the Franklin Roosevelt presidency. Homeless participates may even earn themselves minimum wage and get access to other grants and scholarships for higher education. All homeless clients would receive a crash course in camping and outdoors man survival skills. Homeless individuals would be furnished with camping equipment be it a tent and other miscellaneous camping gear. Homeless families would be allotted a RV (Recreational Vehicle) camper with access to an electrical hook-up. Not unlike the victims of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina received from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency). Where individuals and families were placed within camper trailer parks or situated next to their former devastated residential property.

If this temporary housing solution proves successful after its initial pilot program implementation. It can be transplanted to other States in the Union. Where the customary user fee's the State Parks would collect from visitors and campers. Would be paid for through a block grant for this homeless temporary housing program. Besides the added boon of homeless members in the program. Aiding under supervision State Park officials in maintaining the parks they'll live within for a time. This is a proposed dignified solution for the new working poor that have found themselves homeless. To be able in our meritocracy society to climb right out of it and back into the middle class as productive citizens. Let's hope for all of us novel and applicable solutions are mandated to fix this social crisis not only in America, but across the world. If America is to lead the world by example as a model Democracy, it best start with the most vulnerable in our own society.

Jewels of Truth Statements & Favorite Quotes of The Month

2011-12-19T17:33:00.001-05:00

Hello All and Welcome,

Thank you for visiting this humble blog site for the curious of heart and mind. May you all be enjoying this festive period of the year. No matter your own faith tradition it is a time of goodwill and merriment.

This months three "Jewels of Truth" statements first written back in early May 2009. Are on the topics of: Love, Covenants, and Companionship for you to reflect upon and consider for yourselves.

So a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to come soon enough.

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954) Love is a great force for creation and salvation of one's well being. Love may be deemed temperamental if it is based on limited conditional demands by the will of another. True Love like all things that are of a wholesome and true nature. Takes development through the dedicated adoration of the lover. When hard work in relationship building is coupled with Love. Than the burden of the dutiful dedication becomes light and pleasant to carry for oneself. It is due to the factor of a joy that knows no bounds that offers the dedicated lover a sweet reprieve. No other creative force can offer so much for so little in its exchange of the sublime for the common, but extraordinary tenderness. Be still in such a truth and may it set you free in all manner of blessedness by the grace of the Divine. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

955) The grand legacy of God's children that are true to their own calling is irrefutable. That all the great prophets and the masters of each religious faith have offered this world true benevolence. Each master has been an agent of the Divine be it through the myriad era's of humanities greatest need. Many theologians may have determined that all the Holy works of God's true heirs as Ascended Masters are rendered in our collective past within antiquity. This is not so I tell you, our history is ripe with numerous declared and forgotten saintly men and woman in God's service. Be they prophets of their own day or unrecognized masters come in the name and authority of the Divine. Miracle workers no matter the age of humanity that have come forth with a ministry. Are a constant stream of the compassion of our creator God(dess). It is an unending pledge by the covenant of each generation that seeks such a renewed relationship with God. May we who worship in an earnest spirit of humility and thanksgiving remember this truth. Lest we forsake our dignity as souls of a living and dynamic God in creation. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

956) We are never truly alone in Spirit. We may forget our place in this world. Yet we remain true to what is precious, just as God keeps his promises on our behalf. God walks with us and within us, where his "Holy Spirit" nurtures us. The Angelic host walks with us even if we may at times feel that we are crawling by our own hands and knees. The "Kingdom of God" walks with us not forgetting we are the "Kingdom of God" given form and substance within creation.

God, and all that is good and Holy doesn't just walk with humanity alone. God(dess) and the Divine walks with all sentient species in creation, all animals, all insects, all plants, all minerals and bacteria as an eternal vigilant companion. The stars and heavens of this universe and the next one to come shines brightest from the Love of God(dess). We are never alone in Spirit, we may feel alone if we walk away from the Divine by choice. Yet the Holy Spirit is with us in a gentle and steadfast manner of grace. Remember this eternal infinite love of God(dess) and you to shall inherit the calm that sets all of us free in peace. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

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Grace and gratitude go together like heaven and earth. ---Karl Barth.

To be grateful is to recognize the Love of God in everything. ---Thomas Merton "Thoughts in Solitude".

In the end will conserve only what we love. We will love only what we understand. We will understand only what we are taught. ---Baba Dioum, Senegalese Conservationist (b.1937)

A heartfelt smile gives warmth enough for three winters. ---Mongolian Proverb.

Maybe the most any of us can expect of ourselves isn't perfection but progress. ---Michelle Burford.

Physical Fitness Campaign Concept: "Taking Off The Pounds Walkathon"

2011-12-10T12:07:00.004-05:00

Hello All,

With holiday celebrations around the corner many of us are probably indulging a wee bit too much in all the delicious foods available to us. Today's concept focuses on obesity reduction which is plaguing the more affluent nations of the West. Especially amongst the youth, if not adults of various age groups with healthcare needs.

The Taking Off The Pounds Walkathon notion stems from a commemorative holiday called "Liberation Day" the Dutch celebrate every year. From their own liberation during World War 2 from the allied forces from German NAZI occupation. In some parts of the country persons of all ages receive civic duty medals for accomplishments of various sorts. Be it walking distance along certain designated routes or doing ancillary activities. Where participates keep a log book to document their accomplishments in order to redeem them for their civic duty medals.

Learning of this Dutch "Liberation Day" festivities got me thinking wouldn't this be a novel idea for an obesity reduction event in America. Yes, in the past such as in the city of Chicago they have had obesity marches to promote good health. However my concept takes more inspiration from the Dutch "Liberation Day" national holiday. To be repurposed into a walkathon to promote overall health amongst people of all ages. Such as those civic duty medals that the Dutch hand out to participates that record their accomplishments. Would be ideal for participates of a obesity reduction regieme. Of course not to alienate other people even the civic minded citizens and those physically fit can join in such an event.

For instance if a select group of national or local charitable organizations are invited to participate. Not so much as sponsors, but as recipients of the goodwill to be offered by civic minded conscious people of all ages. Where those aforementioned civic duty medals the Dutch hand out to participates with recorded event related accomplishments. A similar set of activities such as recorded volunteer hours to those select charities can be one aspect to earn such event civic duty medals. There can be a slew of devised activities that center around volunteering. Be it environmental clean up at parks, beaches, canals, etc... Spending time with the elderly at a nursing home facility. Being a "Meals on Wheels" volunteer or helping at "Habitat For Humanity" house building location. The opportunities to foster volunteerism in their local community through such an event are endless. Especially amongst the youth if such an event is sanctioned by the public education school district.

If such a "Taking Off The Pounds Walkathon" proves successful as a model. It can be transplanted to other regions or evolve into a national holiday. Just picture the President of the United States attending such an event with his spouse and children. Promoting a healthy lifestyle for all citizens alike and leading by example. Taking part in many of the activities that event organizers seek that participates would enjoy doing. However if such a notion is too bold for a national holiday to reduce obesity in America. Than this model of an event can be transplanted to other regions of a State or to other States themselves. Where high density of citizens are being afflicted by rising healthcare costs related to onset diabetes and/or heart attacks. Be it related to weight gain or other high stress conditions affecting an overall lifestyle.

The particulars of how event organizers can approach such a concept is as follows. In regards to the charitable organizations only a select group of them are offered to participate every year. Where tailoring the civic duty activities would be customized according to the mission of every charitable group that is sanctioned for the event. The walkathon itself may be held for one day or several days at varying alternating routes per day of the events. A multi day walkathon set up at varying locations within a city affords those that can't attend one day do so for the next event. The civic activities can commence a month before the official walkathon takes place. So participates can be funneled into the select charities to volunteer their time in order to qualify for the civic duty medals and ribbons.

All participates can ask by snail mail or kept on site at participating charities for a basic complimentary logbook. Where attendees can begin recording their activities set out for that year by the event organizers. For every accomplished activity every charitable group will have their own unique stamp of approval designed just for that years activities. In order to promote uniqueness amongst the missions of each charity and to minimize any cheating by attendees. Each charity can also sell a fancier attendee logbook that is custom designed for their organization and sanctioned by the event organizers. In order to facilitate additional donation dollars in their direction. Akin to how PBS runs their own televised fund raising drives with certain donation amounts affords a gift. Their can be merchandising material that is designed for each charity and sanctioned as a source of donation revenue for that years events.

Aside from the attendee logbooks there will be a portal website where attendees can register for free. In order to develop a personal profile where all progress of their activities can be tracked. Be it tracked for personal enjoyment or statistically by charities and event organizers to gauge overall participation for that year. There can be strict controls on how the charities upload their data of attendee activities to the portal website. The portal website is promoted alongside the commencement of the volunteerism that precedes the walkathon by one month. The portal website serves a dual purpose of taking donations for the charity groups online for that year. Including if an attendee happens to lose or damages their logbook by a misfortune all their progress isn't lost. The logbooks aren't the size of an accountants ledger, they are however compact in size.

Attendees of the multi day walkathon after registration on site are given the usual fare of a free T-Shirt promoting the event. Where those that have a profile on the portal website get their ID tracked for having started the walkathon. Along each route depending on that day there will be the usual rest station stops in order to get rehydrated or for any first aid needs. Upon completion of the walkathon they have to check-in one more time to be recorded and congratulated for their efforts. Where all attendees can receive a "Certificate of Accomplishment". Be it by snail mail or printed out from their profile section of the portal website. Highlighting all the activities and achievements they participated in during the course of the events.

At they very end of all the events there can be a televised ceremonial festivity. Where all awards be it civic duty medals, ribbons, and high awards are handed out. Before the televised portion there can be a festival where common activities are held. For the youth to enjoy as well folks of all ages. Leading up to the walkathon during the month long of volunteerism. There can be free workshops of healthy meal preparations and nutrition. Local hospitals can be invited to promote their free clinics and set up at select locations free screenings. Local farmer markets can be promoted alongside in order to increase public awareness of the healthy produce and vegetables in season.

For the part of corporate sponsorships suitable partners may be sectors such as: Fitness Centers, Supermarkets, Health Insurance companies, Healthy eateries, etc... Examples for instance are: Subway restaurants, Gold's Gym, GNC, United Healthcare, Humana, Blue Shield / Blue Cross, even McDonalds in terms of youth orientation. Donations that are raised in total for all select participating charities for that years event. Can have corporate sponsor matching dollars to be contributed with the famous "Big Cardboard Check" at the televised ceremonial festivity. There can be a luncheon held after the televised ceremonial event in order to invite esteemed and generous guests. Where tables can be solicited at various donation amounts as a final fundraiser.

The "Taking Off The Pounds Walkathon" is to promote overall healthy lifestyles for people of all ages. Especially our youth in order to catch them young and to reinforce strong ideals of healthy lifestyles and volunteerism. Everyone benefits be it the attendees by being recognized by their civic and personal accomplishments. Be it civic duty medals, ribbons, and a certificate of accomplishment for attendees. The select group of charities that partook of that years events. The corporate sponsors and event organizers in order to promote goodwill for community outreach programs. This is by all means just a sampling of the scope of this concept to facilitate a healthy conscious living within a community at large. For the benefit of every generation that chooses to make of it what they will in order to promote civic responsibility.

"Jewels of Truth: The Wayfarer of the Soul, Volume 2" Is Now Published!!!

2011-12-05T18:21:00.001-05:00

Hello All,

With giddy excitement I'm proud to announce with the aid of iUniverse as the publisher. That "Jewels of Truth: The Wayfarer of the Soul, Volume 2" is now published and ready for retail!

My first book "Jewels of Truth: A Soul Odyssey Within, Volume 1" started off the series back when it was published in late October 2007. Now four years later I'm proud to offer my readers this next volume. Bringing to publication 365 all original spiritual wisdom statements and proverbs for the faithful on the go. Now both volumes means 730 all original material for the spiritual pilgrim of the mind, heart, and soul to enjoy and reflect upon.

Just go to the Links section here to the right column of this blog site. To be taken to the bookstore of iUniverse. Or visit any major book seller online such as Amazon.com to make your purchase.

Thank you for your time and interest.

Education Concept: Consumer & Financial Literacy Courses

2011-11-29T08:26:00.006-05:00

Hello All,

I hope those of you in the States had a very "Happy Thanks Giving" holiday. Of which the shopper days of Black Friday and Cyber Monday were of paramount importance to retailers. Possibly faring whether this economic quarter of the year offers good tidings to the U.S. economy, or not. Today's concept has the shopper in mind in finding the best deals out there in the marketplace. However it would be offered as a certificate program accreditation to be called "Shopper Advocates".

Now what would this so called Shopper Advocate study program entail for potential students slash consumers?

Let's see if school courses like home economics are being cut out of public schools due to funding restraints. Not unlike the elective courses of the arts and athletic programs here in the public education system. Why not vocational schools if not some sort of community college campus offer a curriculum of consumer and financial literacy. Perhaps not to the scale of a full university degree nor a multi-year technical certificate program. Just something to arm consumers for the marketplace not to be fleeced like sheep by unscrupulous predators. Be they high pressure sales tactics or what brought us to this Great Recession. Such as the liar loans or predatory home mortgage lenders.

This curriculum can be taught either as a certificate program, lecture series, workshop series, study course (print or online), etc... How to foster being a savvy shopper and a sophisticated consumer in America or elsewhere in the world. That are driven by informing accurately pertinent issues facing the unprepared consumer in the marketplace of commerce. The course work which can include field trips to retail outlets or financial institutions be they banks, brokerage firms, or insurance companies.

For instance the Shopper Advocate program can teach topics of great concern and interest to the consumer. Be it shopper tips, tricks, and tactics to get the best possible price in retail or wholesale. Shopping for groceries (IE like the TV show of "Extreme Couponing"), electronics and computers, automobiles and recreational vehicles, clothing, home furnishings, travel, and homes as residences or investment properties. The financial literacy component can include how to shop for financial instruments. Be it for a safeguard in ones future such as insurance of all types. Or investments be it a brokerage account for retirement dealing with stocks, bonds, options, etc... There can also be study material covering how students can pursue scholarships and sources of eligible grants for higher education. Where the instructor(s) of such a curriculum aren't pushing endorsed products or services for a commercial related kickback as a commission.

Once a student completes such a course work of the "Shopper Advocate" program. They can go on to produce actual savings for their own household. Perhaps whilst even in the process of completing the program itself. Students upon completion will certainly spread their lessons to relatives and friends alike in a similar circumstance of making a major purchase. If a certificate program is offered that is geared towards professionalism. Those participates can provide formal or informal workshops with an entry level exposure to others. By being hired as a professional shopper in order to save money for their clients. Be it in savings for groceries, clothing, or in major purchases for their clients. The really entrepreneurial shopper advocate may even take tour groups of consumers. To retail outlets in order to save them money on products / services and how to pull it off in a mentor field trip capacity. A generous Shopper Advocate may even volunteer their time to shop on behalf of the local church food bank. For instance providing large amounts of groceries at pennies on the dollar via couponing. Or related purchasing tactics during sales at a grocery chain.

Why not offer a whole shebang cocktail of consumer education and advocacy to shoppers? Maybe retailers and financial institutions want their customers to be dumb as sheep for the slaughter? I would rather we that are lifetime consumers out of necessity are hawks and not sheep. It is up to a private or public school of higher education to provide such a robust curriculum of consumer and financial literacy. I hope this concept finds its way to passionate educators who truly seek to make a difference in our shared world.

Jewels of Truth Statements & Favorite Quotes of The Month

2011-11-19T18:46:00.001-05:00

Hello All,

For those of us here in the States we're about to celebrate a major holiday of "Thanksgiving" next week. The rest I would assume continue their lives until there own major holiday season in December.

I'm also nearing completion of my Volume 2 of the Jewels of Truth series, with my publisher iUniverse. We're at the stage of doing revisions of the interior of the book. Where the book cover itself has already been finalized in preparation for the printer.

Today's trio of all original "Jewels of Truth" are on the topics of: Love, Bubbles, and Appearances. Written back in early May of the year 2009. So without a further adieu may you enjoy them.

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951) "Love & Life", are interchangeable much like "Fear and Death" in regard that one plays off the other in reality. Love is many things to many souls. Love is simple, elegant, purifying, nurturing, empowering, and most of all miraculous. Life likewise is many things to many people whether viewed with true eyes or not. Life is complicated, difficult, confusing, and with suffering. Fear leads to hate, anger, guilt, shame, anxiety, depression, and ultimately destruction be it of the self or the world. Death is final with discouragement for those who are not fortified for its journey in spirit and sense of character. By seeking unconditional Love there you will find the eternal life of your soul. Where God as the dutiful parent will stand ready to embrace you silently with thanksgiving.

Be still and listen intently until the spark of life murmurs within gently stirring your heart and mind. Setting you free by a personal choice from your own self imposed bondage. Thus allowing your spirit to soar as a child of God in his grace always. Amen.
---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

952) We all live in a self-imposed Bubble of one sort of size or another. Some bubbles outgrow their former selves and become "Globes" in scope and utility. For the rest of us we are in the bubbles of the "Ego" of our own creation. Not all bubbles are bad, some heal us or our loved ones that set us on a course of redemption. Yet again most bubbles are short sighted and see only what they selfishly choose to see. Such close minded bubbles are in the proverbial "Ivory Tower" by seeking not to truly know the truth laid out before them. Willing instead to choose to maintain the status quo at nearly all costs. Whether they are the ruling majority in a society with a centralized authority. Or be they miserable souls who are in a state of constant denial.

Other bubbles are struggling to break free by popping their ego bubbles. Emerging as a new found globe in the circle of life, love, and within the prism of the Holy Light. To those we are thankful for their progress, no matter how slow it seems to all other doubters. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

953) Those who solely judge by appearances are misguided if not worse yet shallow in disposition. A true reality of a circumstance is far deeper under the layers of the heart, mind, and soul. Be one an individual or extending to an entire people or a society at large. If one seeks a rightful outcome than put all your energy with a faithful intent upon a sincere audience with the "Will of God". Such a holy directive when beseeched without the ego of an entity. Allows many things beyond mortal sight of a flawed people to be revealed in totality. Harken back to the wisdom of Solomon and you will know when you are upon the sacred ground of the Divine. Where the pure and the inspired outcomes flow like riches with depth and promise.

Seek first the promise of the covenant of the Lord God. For all other creative avenues of solutions in the open ended realm of possibility are yours. Then the hallmarks of a continued path of opportunity that is not selfish for its own glory. Will be filled with goodness offered by the "Holy Spirit". Laid out at the steps of your mind, your heart, and placed in order for your soul to achieve. Look with only the eyes of the soul and not your own eyes of the flesh. Such is the truth when one is sincerely ready in seeking rightful outcomes based on grace everlasting. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

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Will you ever understand how near God is to you? ---Lalla, 14th century C.E.

All the way to heaven is Heaven. ---Catherine of Siena.

Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder. ---E.B. White "Charlotte's Web".

Resolve to be thyself: and know, that he who finds himself, loses his misery. ---Matthew Arnold.

Remember when life's path is steep to keep your mind even. ---Horace.

Territorial Concept: Proposed Six Grandfathers (Mt. Rushmore) Lease With The U.S..

2011-10-24T22:33:00.008-05:00

Hello All,

This concept today regarding as a possible solution to the controversy surrounding Mt. Rushmore. Stemming back to the 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie with the Lakota Sioux Nation. It's not ideal, but allow me to set up the back story first off.

The South Dakota Black Hills Mountain range has been the ancestral lands of the Sioux Nation of American Indians. Originally "Mt. Rushmore" was known to the Lakota as "Six Grandfathers". However an advocacy group known as the "American Indian Movement" in 1971 renamed the mountain to "Mount Crazy Horse". The "Treaty of Fort Laramie of 1868" ensured the Black Hills would belong to the Sioux Nation in perpetuity. However gold prospectors crossing into the Sioux lands ignited the "Black Hills War". Which the United States stepped in and illegally confiscated the Black Hills in 1877 for themselves. Thus officially starting the land dispute that has followed the Lakota and surrounding Sioux tribes to this day.

In 1980 the "U.S. vs Sioux Nation of Indians" won a landmark case for the Sioux. Where the United States government was willing to pay the Sioux Nation $15.5 million dollars. This was the 1877 real estate market value of the Black Hills plus 5% interest amounting to a total of $105 million dollars in 1980. The Sioux Nation proudly refused the settlement offer only seeking to retain ownership of their ancestral lands. Since that time several individual tribal members have laid a claim to the settlement monies. However they're awaiting in limbo for approval of disbursement from the Court of such funds to date.

My concept allows the Sioux Nation to be awarded title deed ownership to the Black Hills Mountain region. However there is a catch which is to agree to a 100 year lease with the United State Government. Similar as to how the United States had a lease in the "Panama Canal Zone" or as it is now in "Gauntanamo Bay, Cuba". The Sioux Nation would be awarded back rent payments stemming from all the back to the year 1877. Which is when the United States government illegally seized the Black Hills from the Lakota Sioux Nation. So any of those individual tribal members laying claim to the settlement funds of 1980. Would have that settlement reclassified as back rent from this potential lease for the Black Hills.

Effectively the lease of the Black Hills if acceptable to both the Sioux Nation and the United States government. Can be set for 234 years time of which 134 years have already been served in the lease of the land. Where a remaining 100 years time is in effect as long as the United States keeps up in good standing its lease payments. The lease payments set at whatever base amount would increase at 5% every 10 years time or during the U.S. Census period. I chose 5% interest lease increase since it falls in line with the 5% interest increase from the 1980 settlement. That was originally refused by the Sioux Nation overall.

If the lease for the Back Hills is agreed to than the back lease payments and future lease payments. Would be deposited into a trust fund administered by the Sioux Nation Elders. Where the monies would be utilized for the betterment of all Sioux people and the tribal lands as a whole. Meaning it can be dispersed as a stipend payment to all Sioux. Including improvements to Sioux education, infrastructure of the tribal lands, tribal lands 1st responders IE police and fire rescue, cultural upliftment, commerce, and tourism.

The United States government would have 1st option to renew the lease of the Black Hills. At the conclusion of the remaining 100 year lease period. Otherwise full use of the Black Hills would revert to the Sioux Nation and its heirs. To use as they see fit in whatever manner that best suits their purposes.

(Note: I used Wikipedia for any pertinent historical accounts.)

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Fort_Laramie_%281868%29

Jewels of Truth Statements & Favorite Quotes of The Month

2011-10-20T17:23:00.000-05:00

Hello All,

Besides the development of Volume 2 of the "Jewels of Truth" continuing at my publisher iUniverse. I've returned from a twelve day family visit slash vacation in Miami last week. This is where I'm catching up to my routine which includes posting to this blog site.

Today's entry of the "Jewels of Truth" series deals with the topics of: Living, Art, and Invisible Links that connect us to others. These original spiritual wisdom statements were written back in late April and early May of the year 2009. Now only appearing more than 2 years time later here at "Atrayo's Oracle" for the very first time.

Without a further adieu here they are for your enjoyment.

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948) Live well, by living well is the greatest truth in seeking contentment. Whereby we focus on the positive to illuminate the way to a fuller lifestyle. A lifestyle that is not overburdened by our limitations. That fashions our personal inadequacies into ropes that bind us into a stronger form than weakening our resolve to "Live Well". By living well I do not only mean materially speaking, but holistically. Finding expression of our mental and emotional being having a healthy outlook on life as we know it. As the experiences of life toss us about we can remain in our truth that we can overcome such obstacles. Not alone, for if we are wise we will align ourselves with souls that will support us by their own compassion and truth.

Living well is a privilege, and not a right. It is our responsibility to maintain a mindset and a character that is robust enough to be in harmony with our own individual circumstances. If we falter than we succumb to suffering leading the way by hardships that may become countless. Strengthen your character and most of all your faith in God to carry you to a better place by being well prepared for life itself. Otherwise you will always cheat yourself of the destiny and blessedness of the glory of God(dess) all around you constantly. Amen.
---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

949) Art as a medium has Infinite sources of Inspirations. This is what makes art a creative force of delight and expression for some. Others yet still use art to give expression to the suffering of the world facing injustice. Art is the bridge between the unspoken and the articulated. Art is not just for the elite within a particular society, it is for the masses. As a space to offer the people as a whole a place of enrichment and growth. A growth that is both thought provoking and at times if needed controversial. Forcing the cultural norms to evolve for the highest self to shine with dignity, and not vanity alone. Art is the mainstay of any civilization worth its weight in the souls that find expression through the sacred act of creation. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

950) There are numerous invisible links that bind us to other people. Be it by circumstance or affinity of intent these invisible links can be supportive for a person leading to empowerment. If meant for one person alone or for the many at large by the consequences of actions yet to be fully resolved. All leaders no matter their stature in a society will need invisible links in becoming catalysts for change. However not all invisible links are supportive in nature. Many yield destructive effects if not immediately than down the road to an uncertain future. Out of the ashes of such a misfortune the ones to follow can rise once again to bring order out of chaos. It is not the invisible links or the ties that bind us together that make them good or bad. It is how the ones with the power to recognize and wield them that shall be the determiner of the integrity of their actions. Those that lead through ulterior selfish motivations will eventually be caught in the full display of the rising sun. Where the masses will declare "No More" we are not your slaves! Thus breaking their chains in order to live with liberty versus obligated indebtedness. Those whom lead with conviction no matter if disagreement follows them shall be honored. For their hearts are just and not filled with a lust in authoritative power can bring alone. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

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Peace is not an event, its a process. ---Leymah Gbowee. Liberian Peace Activist. On PBS "Tavis Smiley" show on 10/17/11.

God always provides what we need, but we must be ready to open our eyes and see it. ---The Midrash.

Success isn't how far you got, but the distance you traveled from where you started. ---Unknown Proverb.

Do not let what you can not do interfere with what you can do. ---John Wooden.

Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they've been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing. ---Muhammad Ali.

"Jewels of Truth, God Is Reality!"

2011-10-02T20:58:00.001-05:00

Hello All,

Just a heads up I'm a bit busier than usual because Volume 2 of the "Jewels of Truth" series is being developed at my publisher iUniverse. So I may not be posting to this blog site perhaps towards the end of October.

So I'll offer up this morsel that was written earlier today where the ink is still drying on the page. It's on the topic of God(dess) being our reality unto all that was, is, and will be. Do take note that towards the end of this spiritual wisdom statement I make a controversial utterance. To say the least its thought provoking to others yet still I'm speaking heresy. Fortunately I live in a pluralistic society here in America.

To add clarity as to my spiritual writings is that I'm an Intuitive with a clair- cognizant ability. Amongst a couple other psychic traits of being an empath with premonitions. As always I have stated my writings are inspired by Automatic Writing. I consider this a writing technique that moves me by inspiration. Others yet still describe automatic writing to be a psychic quality of taking dictation from one's Spirit Guides and Teachers. Either definition for me works depending on the audience I am with at the time. Be they secular, spiritual, or religious in nature when they ask what my faith is it throws them for a loop.

I consider myself to be Multi-Faith, which I define as including all benevolent faith traditions. Be they religious or philosophical that promote goodwill in moderation. Since I believe God or Goddess in the feminine form is prevalent everywhere in reality. Not pigeon holed to one region of this primitive world be it in antiquity or in our contemporary days.

So without a further adieu here is spiritual wisdom "Jewels of Truth" series statement #1193.

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"God Is Reality!"

1193) God is beyond thought for he is reality itself. A living energy or force that permeates all as his own creation. Not to be mindless without purpose or conviction, but to recall his own reason for being. A majesty with no equal, alone and with all the company of his own creations across "Eternity and Infinity". A basis in spiritual truth alive and in constant renewal.

All of this occurring in a space that occupies nothing. In a moment that is ageless for it all occurred in one singular instant. The proverbial blink of the eye, a moment between moments is where God is most intimate with all of physical creation. The backdrop is also the forefront of who's Image and likeness we resemble the most. As miniature children of the "God of all gods". We are not without worth for we all have the speck of God in our souls. Our spirits are illuminated with this spark that is most Divine and also makes us Angelic. We are Angels in a slumber of forgotten knowledge. Minor gods living a paradox existence in order to grow, love unconditionally, and return to our source God(dess). Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

Humanitarian Governmental Concept: "Industrial Effects Catastrophe Fund"

2011-09-25T22:43:00.009-05:00

Hello All,

This concept is more of a bailout hazard fund for the ordinary citizen subjected to industrial pollutants on a discriminatory basis. By discrimination it can be either direct Environmental Racism, which large swaths of urban Afro-American populations have systematically been subjected to within America for decades. Or any American of whatever creed or social mobility having the misfortune of having lived near an industrial facility with poor quality control standards. At least in terms of leeching toxic environmental pollutants into nearby residential districts and local water sheds.

Here in Florida my home State we have a "Hurricane Catastrophe Fund" known as the "Hurricane Cat Fund". Taking this as a governmental funding mechanism in such a State wide trust fund held and maintained for the public trust of all Floridians. I'm proposing a similar mechanism across all of America on a Federal level in partnerships with the States and Territories. Be it operated by Federal / State agencies of Environmental Protection in conjunction with Federal Law Enforcement agencies. Be it the FBI or expand the mission mandates of environmental law enforcement agents that guard our National and State parks. Yes, I'm first to admit that such environmental law enforcement agencies be it Federal or State levels are treated as the third wheel in resources. Be it in personnel numbers or funding on a whole basis. Here in Florida we have only a couple hundred law enforcement agents covering thousands of miles of our peninsula wilderness. I'm not advocating pulling out such limited resources already in place for our natural wonders. Just to create a new law enforcement department within the overall investigative arm of such an environmental protection agency.

The "Industrial Effects Catastrophe Fund" will be funded by both private industry and joint Federal / State dollars. In order to safeguard residential areas from nearby polluting industrial facilities. Be they harming the air, land, and especially water quality of those neighborhoods. Industry Lobbyists will be forbidden from participating on any oversight committees or panels of such a catastrophe fund. In order to keep the wolves out of the hen house for a period of a decade. So any present day industry lobbyist of whatever stripe can not nor should not have authority for a period of 10 years time. In regards to oversight jurisdiction since it becomes a "Poison Pill" all its own if they mettle in such affairs. The burden of proof will be shifted onto private Industry and not on the ordinary citizen in terms of exposure to toxic pollutants. Such a policy written into law should keep such a legal Juris prudence in perspective at all times.

Citizens petitioning for aid from such a catastrophe fund will receive access to both a case manager and legal counsel. Such staff provided will be funded on an administrative basis out of such a catastrophe fund. Environmental law enforcement agents will only receive a portion of their overall funding for their department handling such a case load. In terms of investigative faculties and subpoena powers in getting access to records be it the Federal or State level Attorney Generals. Any private legal counsel hired by citizens petitioning for aid from the "Industrial Effects Catastrophe Fund". Will have their legal fees capped at a certain reasonable rate. Any bureaucracy created will not forbid the ordinary citizen from receiving aid in terms to a petitioning application process. Which means legal hardship loop holes will not become a barrier due to political mind games by the administrators of such a catastrophe fund.

Any neighborhoods or limited residential areas that must be condemned due to environmental industrial toxic degradations. Will need to go through Federal, State, and local eminent public domain ordinances. Where the citizenry affected will either be relocated at cost by the offending corporation or by the catastrophe fund. Or just directly buying out their residences at pre-disaster real estate market prices.

The environmental law enforcement agency department overseeing protection of the public trust. Will pursue any corrupt appointed or elected governmental officer on any level be it local, State, or Federal. If corporate kickback schemes of bribery or unfair best practices in attracting bids of an industrial facility to a region. Be they for decades past to the present are discovered by environmental law enforcement. Than the "20 / 20 Rule" will apply for any living or deceased estate of a present to former governmental officer. The "20 / 20 Rule" means that for 20 years time at 20% the estate of a corrupt appointed or elected official will be garnished. Any monies / assets collected will go directly into the "Industrial Effects Catastrophe Fund" as a punishment for the severity of the crime committed upon the local citizenry. If undo hardship is created that isn't frivolous in nature to the estate of the surviving heirs of such a corrupt governmental official. Than a waiver can be submitted due to financial hardships invoked in adhering to the "20 / 20 Rule". The waiver can either completely forgive the financial penalty or enforce it on a sliding scale basis.

Similarly any offending corporation per facility found to have bribed any local, State, or Federal governmental official or entity. Will be subject to the "20 / 20 Rule" as well. Be it paid as a lump sum, installments, at a higher tax rate, or having any remaining sweet heart deals completely revoked. Of course any combination of the above could occur if the offense committed is so gross in maleficence.

The Industrial Effects Catastrophe Fund is a social safety net similar to coal miners or railroad workers. However here it is directed to safeguard the public from the bad actors of private polluting industry. In covering their short / long term healthcare costs, stipends if disabled due to toxic exposure, or any heirs that have become developmentally retarded due to toxic pollutants exposure. Whether the exposure is be means of air quality, proximity by land, or water pollutants in bathing, washing, and cooking sources.

In the future God forbid any industrial nuclear facility accidents occurs that exposes the general populace to lethal radiation exposure. Such an "Industrial Effects Catastrophe Fund" will have been put in place for such a national calamity. Consider this "Cat Fund" to be an expansion of any FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) duties on the Federal level. Similarly the recent "BP Gulf Oil Spill" would have fallen under the auspices if such an "Industrial Effects Catastrophe Fund" would have been in place already.

This is the vision I foresee that is much needed for our country. On the basis of a yesterday that was never brought forth by a lack of American leadership. We are long overdue for such a national policy of justice in terms of industrial bad actors polluting our homes and especially our lives. If the government won't protect us, than who can?

Jewels of Truth Statements & Favorite Quotes of The Month

2011-09-12T21:05:00.000-05:00

Hello All,

Welcome to another entry of the "Jewels of Truth" series of all original spiritual wisdom statements. This trio of statements were first written back in mid April 2009 and are only now seeing the light of day for the first time. Sorta like a fine wine having reached a sufficient vintage by being ready for consumption. The topics of this month's "Jewels of Truth" are on: Guilt, Possibility, and Opportunity.

Please enjoy them as I did by writing them with inspiration.

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945) Those who are generous by nature that are trying to hide something in themselves be wary of guilt itself. Person's who are just and give of themselves and their treasure are the most blessed. Where those that give out of remorse from a past bad experience are burying themselves through giving. The intent in giving here is not selfless nor genuine in so much out of compassion for others. "Guilty Givers" are ones who are full of shame seeking to give in order to gain self-respect. Self respect through giving is lop sided when it comes from a place of shame and unease in one's mind and heart. The more such a person gives the more they become consumed in emotional pain. This is where forgiveness, compassion, and surrendering one's pain from a past bad experience because of lack must be released wholesale. Otherwise a "Guilty Giver" will drown the more they give out of shame and not compassion for others.

Give when it is warranted, and when the giving is good in nature by its intent. Be full of thanksgiving when one gives through joy and compassion. Not when one is miserable by shame or guilt. Be gentle with persons who are "Guilty Givers" and do not exploit their personal vulnerability for your own gain. Surrender your guilt when it is tied to your own generosity with an unconditional forgiveness and love for yourself. These are the healing agents of the heart and mind when darkness hides in your shadow. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

946) God makes the Impossible possible once more within all of the sheer magnitude of creation. Such a power is a mystery to all mortals. However such a system or filtering the impossible to become possible surrounds us everyday through the grace of God(dess). We even have names for this such as the Divine, Miraculous, God Send, Great Mystery, and so forth. Trust your faith when a powerful thrust of divinity is revealed to one or the many. Be they stranger, friend, or enemy alike in this life. The "Will of God" has no equals by the majesty of such a wonder in benevolence. Be still and surrender your knowledge for the increase of wisdom. Grow the understanding of the "Lord God" through your relationship with him. Be open to the blessed from the mundane in everyday experiences and into the impossible. Only through perception and our experiences can we know in a God that is in our midst by his "Holy Spirit". All else is just noise without a deeper meaning of the Divine. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

947) Where one door closes in an unwelcome predicament. Seven doors of various sizes of opportunity will reveal themselves to you. Only if you keep an open mind and heart by not being dissuaded from the one door that was closed upon you. Child of God, if you allow grief to over take you in your pain. You shall become blind to any opportunity to come your way by grace. You will be lost to yourself, lost to your loved ones, and will convert your pain into immense suffering. Surrender the rejection of that one door closing upon you. Allow grace by means of forgiveness to settle upon your heart and mind. Give yourself permission to move onward with confidence. Enter into wellness and enter into a space of wonder and delight of what the future can bring. Seek those seven doors of opportunity of various sizes. Find the one you can pass through without becoming stuck in its archway. That will be the one to set you free in your journey for a little while longer. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

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We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. ---Joseph Campbell.

The only chance you get is the one you take! ---"Redemption Road" the movie.

Nobody in the world can prove to be your ideal unless you make yourself one. ---Hazrat Inayat Khan. "Gayan"

Love is the first ingredient in the relief of suffering. ---Padre Pio.

Holiness comes wrapped in the ordinary. There are burning bushes all around you. Every tree is full of Angels. Hidden beauty is waiting in every crumb. ---Macrina Wiederkehr, O.S.B. "A Tree Full of Angels".

Recycling Concept: Accordion Collapsible Plastic Bottles

2011-08-27T09:20:00.002-05:00

Hello All,

Today's entry is an innovative solution to one of our many everyday products is upon the recycling of plastic bottles. Particularly Water Bottles although other cylindrical shaped plastic bottles would work for this concept.

My favorite brand of mineral water is "Zephyrhills" which is owned by the "Nestle" corporation which is a Swiss conglomerate. Many plastic water bottles of today are ribbed in contour although needing a good foot stomp for crushing. Much like plastic milk jugs need a solid foot stomp when placing them in a recycle bin. My county of Sarasota Florida still utilizes recycling bins. And not the more modern roll away containers on two back wheels like in Miami-Dade county. Which offers substantially more recycling space in such a recycling program by residential users.

What I'm getting at is an ease of function of plastic bottles to be shaped like an Accordion. That the spacing of the ribs in the bottle design is very compact. Allowing one not to foot stomp, but to easily hand crush a plastic bottle for recycling purposes. Picture a collapsible campers cup that can easily be opened and than after its use be closed again. Similar to the opening and closing of a musical accordion instrument, but in this case its a one way collapsible movement.

So after a person enjoys their beverage in a plastic bottle with water or name your favorite drink liquid. They twist the top of the bottle slightly allowing it to snap into alignment with the accordion shaped ribbing. Than in one forceful thrusting motion collapse the plastic bottle where it is crushed completely. Hearing a delightful crushing sound knowing that the deed has been done satisfactorily. Than the person just tosses the now compact plastic bottle into a recycling bin. Where a recycling container be it in a public or private space has yielded a greater capacity. In a public space recycling container means fewer janitorial runs. To make sure there's no need to tend to the recycling container as quickly as before people tossing in non-compacted plastic recyclable wares.

Still this will require a willingness for people to hand crush plastic bottles or other containers in recycling. Where empty space in an uncrushed plastic container can be portrayed as a nuisance. In public "Ad Council" type of outreach media campaigns. This one simple step by the general public will foster maximum utilization efforts in recycling. At least in terms of the public enjoying the process of crushing their plastic wares for recycling. Much like certain individuals enjoy popping the plastic wrap bubbles in shipping packing materials. The psychology is the same where plastic bottles to start off in a collapsible accordion shaped design. Will promote additional crushing of individual use plastic material that is suitable for recycling purposes. This is but an additional step of sophistication for consumers in managing their behavior for a positive environmental outcome.

Games Industry Concept: Mega Multiplayer Games

2011-08-21T07:41:00.006-05:00

Hello All,

What I'm proposing with "Mega Multiplayer Games" or MMG as an acronym is a scaled down version of a full blown "Massively Multiplayer Online Game" or a MMOG. Where MMO's or MMOG's consist of thousands of players per server shard if not tens of thousands together in one super shared game world. An MMG takes a single player game and regular multiplayer game mode and makes a glorified game mode together. Not to the scale of a MMO, but extending the shelf life of many single player RPG or FPS games to come.

Current multiplayer games be they FPS mostly have been stuck at either 32 to 64 players per game server as an artificial limit. Not due to technological hurdles, but economic ones of not willing to invest resources to push the regular multiplayer ceiling. The "Mega Multiplayer Game" pushes that ceiling where a standard single player game gets a backdrop conversion.

Take for instance the Bioware games franchise of "Mass Effect" as an example. Mass Effect games 1 and 2 play differently from each other as will "Mass Effect 3". Its logical since its an evolution in game play mechanics and game design to see what works and what doesn't. What if under a MMG game treatment a gamer can play "Mass Effect 1-3" with the current flavor of how "Mass Effect 3" will be presented. For example as each single player game iteration is introduced previous single player game titles under the same IP (Intellectual property) entertainment brand. Will be stitched together like a daisy chain keeping all the game encounters in "Mass Effect 1 & 2" intact. But be presented with the User Interface and game mechanics of "Mass Effect 3". Akin to when the game developer "Blizzard" redid "World of Warcraft" through the MMO game expansion of "Cataclysm". The entire MMO landscape of that one game was given a facelift.

A "Mega Multiplayer Game" offers continuity of past single player games to be assembled by a skeletal framework. Where the most recent game version gives all past game title versions a facelift in game play. So where a MMO allows thousands of players together in a game world. An MMG allows hundreds of players together to experience their favorite single player games together. Picture playing an MMG version of "Mass Effect 1-3" just with your clan or guild mates all being able to explore the galaxy on the Normandy. Where each player has their own version and custom look of "John Shepard". If not allowed to play other prominent roles of "Garrus" the Tunarian and so forth. Or allowing players to jump randomly into Npc's (Non Player Characters) of whatever race and play them out according to the game's story arc for that npc.

There can be other versions of "Mega Multiplayer Games" than just the one example I provided above. Where the latest single player game dictates the game mechanics in user interface that all games in their line up are played. There can be via the MMG skeletal frame work conversion allowing each game to be played as it was designed. So continuing with the "Mass Effect" example "Mass Effect 1-3" are played as each one is presented in game design. However they are all still glued together to form a continuous game world. Still that would mean a dizzying manner in how the game is played by user interface differences between each game title version.

Game rental service vendors can offer gamer consumers servers that are tailored towards a "Mega Multiplayer Game" environment. Just like how they are tailored towards the FPS game match server business model today. Game Publishers can offer present and future game entertainment IP's with a MMG game mode. Right alongside the vanilla single player or traditional multiplayer game modes. So instead of a game publisher investing into a full blown "Massively Multiplayer Online" game project. They can go the "Mega Multiplayer Game" route instead where gamers not needing to subscribe in a "pay to play" monthly MMO business model. Do something closer to a "Guild Wars" business model where the consumer just buys the game itself and no monthly subscription fees on the back end. The game publisher can offer a selection of its own servers so MMG games can be played. Just like they currently do with FPS game titles. It'll be the game server rental vendors by interested consumers to allot additional server rack space on how popular a game entertainment IP may be.

This is but a choice to another way how we all enjoy our games. No way I'm I spelling out all the intricate obstacles that may be encountered like any game title project in development. It is still a novel and different game mode model for our games to be played and enjoyed together.

Jewels of Truth Statements & Favorite Quotes of The Month

2011-08-10T20:12:00.001-05:00

Hello All,

It's that time of the month with another trio of "Jewels of Truth" statements to share with all of you. This month's topics are on History, the Mundane, and Desires. Of course finishing it all off with some select quotations from other famous people.

Enjoy.

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942) History is alive! History are the factual stories, recorded events, and memories of a peoples recollection through circumstance. It is their lives remembered for an instant longer than their span of life permitted. Some of the richest history becomes life long lessons of triumph and tragedy. True that certain periods of history can become embellished over time to fit one ideological stance. However each subsequent period of humanity will garner the eventual truth and fit the remembrance in contrast to their present period. History remembered always runs in parallel with a people and a society. This is a common reality for those who are wise and earnest enough to discern for themselves what is real and what is mere fabrication. History is life and death recorded for our benefit. If we are but humble enough to receive it with open minds we shall continue to become wise by grace. Otherwise if we reject history as a guiding light we become fools wanting to be punished again just like our ancestors. What is worse being innocent through ignorance of ones history and repeating it? Or being completely arrogant by knowing ones history and making the same mistake as your fore bearers? ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

943) From the point of view of the majestic Heavenly realms the mundane experiences are wondrous. Due to the fact paradoxically the dynamic and marvelous reality that Heaven engenders on a total basis of the miraculous. From a mortal human point of view it is the extraordinary to be chased after at all costs. The opposite is also true in the Heavenly paradise where uncommon experiences are that of the mundane ordinary activities amongst the living. Often we forget as humanity that we all are united in a common struggle to improve our lives. Where in a spiritual sense we truly are one Spirit under God. Our mundane lives are interwoven constantly with the Divine which imbues the miraculous. It can be stated with confidence that God(dess) and the Heavenly host occupy the realms of the mundane. In equal proportion to the majestic extraordinary realms of Absolute Love.

Observe a newborn child of any species and how they gaze with total awe and splendor to their surroundings. That is but an inkling in scale as to how the wonder and absolute love of God(dess) see's us all in totality. No matter what form of activity be it in mundane or extraordinary circumstances we may find ourselves within. Treasure your moments of life be they boring with complete normalcy and those few spikes in life where we feel closest to the Divine. Both are Holy and sacred in an unconditional love and wonder to be had and fully cherished. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

944) Desires are not just from the heart. Desires also encompass the mind and soul as well. Desires can be altruistic or selfish, they can also be benign in nature. Desires from the heart are usually selfless, but they can also be conditional in nature. Demanding more in an outcome than what is truly necessary. Desires from the mind are elaborate and far reaching in scope, whether intended for good or ill. Desires from the soul are the one's that last the longest. For the desires of the soul are the purest in all of creation. Where they stem from the gentle "Mind and Heart of God(dess)" within us. Desires that are unconditional in nature are always attributed to the Soul. Our "Free Will" is the deciding factor of the intent of a desire. Be it for goodness sake or for a devilish despicable outcome. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

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A humble life dedicated to a great purpose, becomes great. ---Paul Brunton. "Perspectives"

As the Sun shines upon my heart, so may my heart shine upon others. ---Upanishads.

You will never be commonplace if you are vigilant in Love. ---BI. Elizabeth of the Trinity.

Success is not to be pursued; it is to be attracted by the person we become. ---Jim Rohn.

Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time, and always start with the person nearest you. ---Mother Teresa.

Navigational Technology Concept: "Portable Laser Mapper"

2011-07-27T15:52:00.003-05:00

Hello All,

This concept at the onset can be utilized by caverneers be they on foot or as underwater divers within a submerged cavern. If not used by scuba divers to explore an elaborate shipwreck where an interior swim may be desired or needed. Of course this device could also be utilized by first responders. To locate victims that have been buried by falling debris such as earthquake victims. Or fire fighters to gain a floor by floor layout in a high rise building when any visual aid is nearly impossible.

For the last 70 or so years the only way cavern explorers have had a means of avoiding to get lost in a cavern system. Is by chalk, by writing markers on cave walls or other underground land marks. Strings of rope akin to a tag line mostly used by underwater cavern divers. And most recently in the last 20 plus years glow sticks which are snapped and thrown down to light a path.

My portable electronic navigational concept will hopefully be an inspiration for a plethora of similar devices yet to be devised. Be they in underground environments (Caverns, bunkers, labyrinth, Catacombs, Mazes), underwater (Caverns or Shipwrecks), debris piles from a natural disaster (earthquake, tornado, hurricane, etc...), or a multi-story building for an interior layout.

The example I'll focus on below will be that of a caverneer gaining foot access to an underground cavernous lair. Where at the entrance access point the caverneer lays the portable laser mapper electronic device on the ground or on a tripod stand. So as to commence its scanning protocol where at its front end are two circular lens sockets. The socket on the right end is the emitting red laser diode with 4 beams. The left end socket is a receiver blue lens diode to act as a completion for the mapping scan. Where the returning red laser emitter confirms its scan with the blue laser diode receptor like an electronic handshake.

At the inception of a scan the 4 beams of the red laser diode lens emitter will each scan in a up, down, left, right pathways. If an obstruction is encountered during any point of the scan. The portable laser mapper will recalculate much like a (GPS device) and redirect the red laser to a 90 degree bend. Be it in the 4 aforementioned pathways of: up, down, left, or right directions all are 90 degree angles. If a 90 degree angle fails than a greater swath of 180 degrees is recalculated into the scan. If the red laser diode emitter beams meets a wall after a complete 360 degree calculation is reached. It will back track and look for a side passageway to continue its scanning protocol.

During the scan all 4 beams will be scanning for floor to sheer chasm drops. Ceiling elevation or direct passage way width and if a constricted pathway is encountered where a person may not pass. It will mark the scan with an appropriate icon marker in the completed scan data points. Where the user can sift through the complete scan through the device flip top key board and top screen. During the scan the device can recognize "Points of No Return" set to ignore nearly straight pathway scans of more than 1, 3, or 10 kilometers. Where the red laser diode beam will recalculate and redirect its scans elsewhere during the mapping process. If the beam does happen upon a mineral with a bluish tint or that of a sapphire like gem in its scanning protocol. In order to avoid a false positive completion of its initial scan. It will demand the electronic handshake from the blue laser diode receptor lens. If it does not receive the right input or reception commands it will disregard the connection made and continue scanning.

If the "Portable Laser Mapper" is being utilized in a hand held capacity by an underwater cavern diver. The bluish reflection of the water will be disregarded as mentioned just above until the proper reception commands are confirmed. Also the refractive qualities of water will be utilized by the mapper as a means to amplify or boost the signal range of any scans.

Subsequent generations of any developed "Portable Laser Mappers" will have sensor packages built into the device. Such as to gauge temperature, noxious gases, radiation, chemical, mineral or gem deposits during a scan. So the user can avoid any hazards or utilize additional read out markers in planning out their route. The "Portable Laser Mapper" can include an emergency transponder beacon in case of a dire event occurs. Where the user pushes a panic button on the device that can be located on the flip top key pad / key board. When an emergency signal is initiated and if not canceled by a premature declaration. The "Portable Laser mapper" will seek out using its previous scan that the user is utilizing during their route. To find a surface access point where it can commence broadcasting like a satellite phone call to any nearby first responders. During the emergency signal protocol the device user if they haven't been separated from the device. Can check to see if a surface access point has been located and the broadcast signal stage has been reached. Perhaps a screen flash or tone alert from the device can be set to notify the user of its progress during an emergency signal protocol.

Any first responders with a proper "Portable Laser Mapper" of their own set to receiving emergency signal alerts. Will receive akin to a download the route scans of the distressed users device. Including any other pertinent information that the first responder may need in order to locate and rescue the distressed user. Perhaps even initiate a "person to person" voice conversation in order to gauge the nature of the emergency, much like a 911 telephone operator.

Aside from emergencies the device user will have a positional awareness when they are traveling the route of any completed scan. Much like a GPS device knows its position in relation to the tracking satellite. The "Portable Laser Mapper" will know where it is in relation to its completed scan. The user traveling the route can track his or her own progress. During the journey by zooming in or out on the scanned route using the top screen of the device. The device user can also broadcast his completed scan to any nearby users with either another portable laser mapper, smartphone, computer (laptop, tablet), etc... Of course such a feature can be turned off manually if the device user so desires it.

Hopefully depending on the scope of the area being scanned it can take anywhere from a few minutes up to an hour. Depending on how powerful or accurate the model of the device proves to be. However even if a scan is not complete but has only scanned 25% to a third of an area. The user can commence their journey along the route not needing to wait for a total completed scan. Eventually a secondary market of resold area map scans may appear for other users to purchase. Where a purchased map is downloaded via a USB flash media slot or some other internet connectivity. If a pre-purchased map is utilized a side by side scan can still be commenced. To prove how worthy your initial map purchase proves to be originally. And, to make any potential alterations in new changes to the map scan if it proves to be outdated depending on the access point used.

My sincere wishes is that this concept or anything like it to come out of other innovators. Proves a success for extreme sport enthusiasts, if not especially for First Responders in order to save human lives in life threatening circumstances.

Movie Concept: "The Thief of Heaven"

2011-07-24T16:55:00.002-05:00

Hello All,

From time to time I've been known to blog about a movie concept that I would be delighted to see in theaters. Which I'm sure would have wide audience appeal to consumers if these ever saw the light of day. Past examples of movie concepts on this blog site is within the musical genre of a hip hop "Christmas Carol" set in Detroit, Michigan. In science fiction "The Garden of Eden Discovered" on Earth and "The Book of Enoch" where our Judeo-Christian theology is set upon a political action adventure drama of an alien extraterrestrial race that conquered the Earth in our pre-history. Or if comedy is your thing a non-animated remake of "Beavis & Butthead". With live action comedians in a complete misadventure that is its own hilarious farce.

Today's movie concept I'll title as "The Thief of Heaven". Where a cunning thief who thinks he is world renowned for his craft. Becomes both the victim and the hero when he steals an ancient long forgotten blessed holy artifact. From an archeological dig site set upon an unknown to humanity as of yet grand civilization on the verge of discovery. Just as grand as Ancient Egypt or the Minoan civilization in Ancient Crete.

Where the classic scoundrel thief makes his way through an underground maze unto a hidden temple. This is a thief of plunder and no archeology professor of "Indiana Jones", nor of "Lara Croft" adventurer of the Tomb Raider series. This would be part "Han Solo", part smuggler and thief, and lastly part fool.

As the cunning thief weaves his way through the archeological underground lair. He happens upon this hidden temple filled with symbolism and arcane writing along the walls and archways. He could never hope to decipher, but only make a best guess in his crudest form.

As he happens upon this ancient artifact he says to himself he has found the treasure that will put an end to his thieving ways. Because the jewel encrusted artifact is so marvelous he will surely be paid a kings ransom by an unscrupulous collector of antiquity. Little does he know that this holy artifact of a bygone human civilization is the equivalent of the "Holy Grail" to Christians. When he takes direct physical possession of the relic it begins to hum with an eerie radiance of both sound and sight. Just for a second or two which startles the thief which he quickly dismisses since it was so brief to barely notice.

As the thief returns to his contacts in the black market. He begins to encounter something he has never begun to experience before in life. A sense of awe and bewilderment that anyone he offers to sell this treasure refuses him. Akin to if all they see is junk, but yet they acknowledge in reality the lustrous precious metals and jewels of such a relic. Months pass on as events begin to transpire that continue to confuse the thief. As to why no one will purchase directly or indirectly this ill gotten antiquity. Where it is so hot or radioactive no one dares to even consider purchasing it akin to committing a crime onto itself.

The thief at this point is completely going bonkers and going out of his wits with frustration and anger. That such an antiquity that would deliver him unto untold worldly riches and yet no one is interested in purchasing. What the thief fails to surmise is that this ancient holy artifact is Enchanted.

As soon as the thief comes to terms of such a possibility he immediately deems it a cursed object. However all around him he is treated well by a myriad of coincidences that he can barely fathom. Which startles him even further into attempting to just throw away the artifact to no avail. Since the holy relic has become attuned to his very essence the moment he first grabbed it in the hidden temple.

Since the now hapless thief can not sell or lose such a holy and forgotten relic. He attempts to return it back to the archeological underground site to no success at all. Because obstruction and obstacle after another seem to battle him at every turn. As if this holy relic does not want to be returned with a mind of its own. As the story unfolds the thief himself becomes transformed as a person. An odyssey occurs as he attempts to find alternative means to take this holy relic to other holy shrines across the globe. Both known and especially unknown speaking to countless psychics, sages, and holy anointed souls. All intrigued and yet bemused at his plight. As the years turn into decades this once cunning thief realizes what he truly stole was not a holy relic. But his life, that in seeking a king's ransom he did find. Not of this world, but of the Heaven's where he is now the protector and guardian. Of this miraculous holy relic of a forgotten ancient human civilization.

During the course of the movie those bizarre coincidences that occur to the thief. Are blessings and miracles occurring all around him to all whom come into his proximity. As the years and decades unfold he learns more of this ancient civilization from the archeologists that discovered them. Including from the artifact itself akin to a form of telepathic bonding with flashes of impressions.

This movie is part inspirational and also a cautionary tale to becareful of what one truly seeks. Since in the end it may make its appearance totally different from what you originally surmised it would be in reality.

I hope you enjoyed reading this movie concept and perhaps one day a producer will take kindly to its possibility for moviegoers.

Jewels of Truth Statements & Favorite Quotes of The Month

2011-07-20T14:17:00.000-05:00

Hello All,

Welcome to another entry of the "Jewels of Truth" series based on an all original spiritual wisdom inspiration of my own making. Today's trio of entries are on the topics of: wonder, love, and synchronicity. Written back in late March and early April of 2009 now finally seeing the light of day. May you enjoy them and find them intriguing to say the least. Of course my spiritual wisdom writings are based on a universal outlook that is an inclusive cornerstone set in place. Not only to better ourselves but to be a bread crumb trail in treating each other with dignity.

Be well.

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939) All the Wonders before us are the many smiling faces of God himself laying before his children as a living testament. We must humble ourselves by such a grace by entering into this holy place filled with awe and joy in our hearts and minds. By letting the wonder of God(dess) to shine upon us in totality. We allow ourselves a moment of liberation so we can soar past our daily turmoils. Into a magical place where the Angels themselves dwell constantly being in such a sacred and holy environment we can barely Imagine.

Be still in the presence of a blessed Wonder since you are also in the presence of God himself. In all his exalted glory and majesty dressed in a kaleidoscope of the colors of life eternal. The rays of the lord God shine brightest within the spirits of the children of God. No other comparison is possible to showcase the multitude of graces. We can enter into by a union of unconditional Love with our creator. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

940) An unconditional Love is not easy, but it is freely given to all. Love is not painless, but it is also heals totally all that are afflicted. Love is a struggle filled with true sacrifices, but it is also a living Miracle. Love is the hope backed up by faith, trust, gratitude, compassion, mercy, and especially grace. Great is he or she that can love unconditionally in life without succumbing to the darkness of the world. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

941) Synchronicities are acts of a Divine Intervention at work sprinkled across our lives. Each coincidence is a stepping stone to a greater realization of a two way conversation with all that is Angelic and Holy. Allowing a fuller life to unfold filled with many good things for the devoted seeker. Synchronicities are a way for God(dess) and the Angels to reach into our lives gently. Whereby permitting a meaningful and a conviction laden purpose to take hold. Each coincidence on its own may seem insignificant, but taken as a total sum reveal a strategic arch at work. All we need do is accept these signs of the Divine as hallmarks of something greater than ourselves. Leading us far and wide to our destiny in life. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

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The greatest things ever done on Earth have been done little by little. ---William Jennings Bryan.

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. ---Theodore Roosevelt.

Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do. ---John Wooden.

Wind Power Industry: Bladeless Wind Turbine Modeled After The "Dyson Air Multiplier" Fan

2011-07-11T09:29:00.003-05:00

Hello All,

How many of you have benefited from a "Dyson" product?

I have yet to own any since they're too pricey for my budget. Nonetheless the spokesperson "Mr. James Dyson" has showcased many of his products in the past such as the "Dyson Air Multiplier". Which are those very sleek blade less fans with a pivoting circular head.

Here's a link down below to their assortment of fans:

http://www.dyson.com/store/fans.asp

Now I'm in no way affiliated to the company "Dyson" and the wind power industry. This concept I'm about to offer below is entirely of my own creation. In so much there doesn't exist to my knowledge any sort of blade less wind turbines modeled after the "Dyson Air Multiplier" fans.

We all have seen whether in person or through the mass media those towering wind turbines generating electricity. In the United States they're more common in the western States in rural plains. They can be an eye sore, especially if many are clustered together like a wind farm. In Europe some are situated nearby residential homes such as in Great Britain. Albeit these homes are in rural village regions and not near urban settings. Such residents are complaining about a Shadow Flicker coming in through their home windows. Besides a thumping sound as the wind turbine prop rotates during constant operation. There is of course a sort of environmental landscape blight but I'm not going to discuss that point. Since the private land owners that lease their land for wind turbines are making a good income on the side.

My evolutionary concept is to borrow heavily from the design of the "Dyson Air Multiplier" and create a blade less wind turbine for residential use. Since if satellite dishes deployed in residential back yards are not more an eye sore than a blade less wind turbine dropped into such a spot.

Of the 2 main annoyances as I explained above being the "shadow flicker" and the "thumping" sound coming from today's wind turbines. Can be minimized if not removed with a blade less wind turbine. For instance without a bladed propeller wind turbine there is "No Shadow Flicker" whatsoever. The "thumping" sounds can be minimized by adding sound proofing materials around those segments of the center mast pole. Where the internally embedded propeller turbine generator would be situated.

Now to explain simply that the "Dyson Air Multiplier" fan has a propeller within its base. Including intake vents in the base shaft to suck the outside air and to blow it out via its circular head with slits. The slits are said to cause 15 times amplification in cooling a room. Much like a water hose where on the nozzle you place your finger and it sprays out at a quicker and harder velocity.

With this futuristic blade less wind turbine modeled after the "Dyson Air Multiplier". The internal shaft has a wind turbine propeller generator somewhere that is optimum within the center mast pole. So according to the size of such a center mast pole the blade less wind turbine would generate electricity in various amounts. Where the circular figurehead with slits is the intake area allowing it to pivot where the wind blows. The circular head slits can have some sort of wired mesh barrier to prevent wildlife such as birds to be sucked into the shaft pole. The interior wind turbine generator would be spinning in reverse thus allowing a suction to take place. The excess air is vented below the wind turbine propeller out via the exhaust ducts closer to the base of the center mast pole.

This can be an alternative design for wind turbines in generating electricity. Thus minimizing the Eye Sore tendency of the traditional pin wheel design or that of a classic Dutch wind mill. I'm sure if the "Dyson" company gets wind (pun intended) of this concept. They would run with it perhaps in partnership with "General Electric" that manufacturers wind turbines of their own.

So consider this concept a 2.0 version to the wind power turbine design for a greener alternative energy future for us all.

Environmental Commentary: Has Atmospheric Nuclear Weapons Testing Contributed To Global Warming?

2011-07-01T18:23:00.006-05:00

Hello All,

I hardly ever do a commentary on my blog site and less often on the environment itself. Not from a lack of caring mind you. This topic in today's entry I have never heard discussed by scientists at least in the news media outlets. Much less in any scientific journals of esteemed peer review research.

Allow me to set up the question with some background information derived from "Wikipedia" as a source. Under the keyword searches of "Nuclear Weapons Testing, Downwinders, Mayak, Chernobyl, and Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki".

According to wikipedia there has been 504 atmospheric nuclear weapons testing from 1945 up to 1980. That's a span of 35 years or so, which underground nuclear weapons testing stopping in 1998. (although North Korea's underground nuclear weapon testing in 2009 counts) Of those 504 atmospheric nuclear weapons testing 331 were conducted by the United States. Be it in the Pacific Proving Grounds, Marshall Islands in the Pacific, U.S. States of Nevada, New Mexico, Alaska, Colorado, and Mississippi. The other 170 or so nuclear weapons testing in the atmosphere was conducted by: France, Great Britain, China, and the Soviet Union. This is not counting underground nuclear testing conducted more recently by: India, Pakistan, and North Korea. (also Israel and South Africa have dabbled in the affair.)

Do note when an atmospheric nuclear weapon is denoted it soars 10 kilometers up into our stratosphere. Dispersing akin to an aerosol radiation fallout not for years or centuries, but for Thousands of Years. Besides nuclear weapons testing there have been other atmospheric dispersals historically speaking. Not to forget the U.S. World War II attacks on Japan in the cities of "Hiroshima and Nagasaki". The atomic bombs of "Little Boy and Fat Man" had their own effect of nuclear fallout in those regions of Japan.

There is of course the more recent Japanese nuclear energy facility melting down at "Fukushima Daiichi". With both atmospheric and underwater dispersal's of radiation upon that region and beyond. Speaking of which there are two Soviet Union nuclear facility disasters one known publicly as Chernobyl in April 1986 and the lesser known Mayak in 1957. Mayak, was kept secret by the Soviet Union until 1992 which according to wikipedia the CIA knew of it occurring decades ago. But it didn't want to stunt the development of the fledgling U.S. Nuclear Industry with its policy agenda.

Taking all of this into account and speculation that Israel when it was amassing its own nuclear weapons stockpile. Didn't cook off a few nukes in the desert secretly in the 1960's or 1970's would be reasonable to conclude. Since Israel was in a "War of Attrition" with Egypt from July 1967 to August 1970.

My question again stands:

Has Atmospheric Nuclear Weapons Testing Contributed To Global Warming?

This is not even including the U.S. WWII Japanese Bombings, 3 nuclear facility accidents of: Mayak, Chernobyl, Fukushima Daiichi, and potentially clandestine Israeli nuclear weapons testing.

Although the nuclear weapons testing underwater in the Pacific Ocean would be problematic on its own. At least for the marine life in those regions for the next few thousands years. Since we know how important the world oceans are a factor to weather patterns. A few cyclones in those affected Pacific regions makes a great aerosol dispersal agent into the atmosphere.

I hope serious scientists take a look in this direction since humanity may have affected the green house gases of the Earth. Via its scientific curiosity in weaponizing nuclear weapons we have already exposed the Earth to a scaled down version of "World War 3".

Jewels of Truth Statements & Favorite Quotes of The Month

2011-06-21T15:39:00.000-05:00

Hello All,

Here we are on the first day of Summer on this 21st day of the month of June. Here in Florida there was hardly any sort of the season of Spring to be had or experienced. It seems that this year of 2011 we have been given two Summers to enjoy and live by as fully as we can.

In this months entry of the "Jewels of Truth" series. We will be exploring the topics of: surrender, chances, and that of prayer itself. Again as always these are all original spiritual wisdom statements. Which I penned back in late March 2009 now seeing the light of day for the first time.

Enjoy them, as I have enjoyed writing and sharing them in this humble oasis of the Internet.

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936) When one surrenders their emotional pain and mental anguish to God and his Angels. One gladly will enter into a contract of well being and that of true wonder. What the angels through God accomplish with your surrendered pain and suffering is akin to the miraculous. The angels as messengers of the one true and dynamically living God(dess). Take your prayers and supplications and purify them within the living waters of God's absolute Love. Once the purification's have taken place over time here on Earth it is sprinkled for our benefit upon us. So the response does not always arrive all at once, but over intervals of time as a dimension in how it is applied and appropriated for us. By allowing our daily consumption due to how we conduct ourselves by a just temperament and willingness to receive such a blessedness. Miracles do occur where time is an instrument of measure is not warranted. In such cases the full Divine essence is received remarkably intact for the recipients need and by the beautiful mercy of God on full display.

So release your worries unto the Lord God so that the Angels in Heaven through God may bless you fully. Do not lament in shame and prideful vindication that you deserve more of "this or that". God who is in Heaven, the Earth, and especially in your Heart knows your needs. But only needs your consent to act in response to how well you conduct yourself by righteous deeds. Doing so will grant you the necessary love and peace to overcome all your perceived obstacles and troubles by grace. What we offer up to God in droplets will return to us purified and filled with a joyous wonder. As if waves upon ceaseless waves of unconditional love are thrust upon us. Not to drown us, but to swim and frolic in the living waters of a compassionate truth and beauty. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

937) God loves second chances especially for those individuals who are dedicated to their own mission in this one life. Where such a purpose becomes a heart felt passion that allows them to surmount who they were in a prior way of life. Second chances are not chances that are denied, just withheld for a moment until we are in agreement with our own true convictions. Than and only then can the true excitement of exploring such a purpose take hold. With a child like wonder where many things become possible that once before were not. Such a splendor of a "second chance" is one of grace ready to be accepted at a moments notice. A "second chance" is your Divinity become manifest with all the untold blessings and awe to be revealed in due time. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

938) With the beauty of prayer there is always a hope of a response that is both well meaning and glorious. However the response of an answered prayer may not always appear to us in a manner we can fully comprehend at such a moment. In the fullness of the present moment it is always best that a soul purifies his or her own intent before the very "Will of God(dess)". So as to make the prayer sincere according to the Holy precepts of an actual need or desire to be acted upon by grace. In order to purify or wash your intent in a Holy Light away from the shadows of worry or discontent. By all means use unconditional Love as the agent of purification. So as to insure a blessed outcome for all concerned.

Do not persecute your prayers with worry or angst. Let go that which is not good for you in spirit, such tense emotional behavior will drain you and the prayer of its good and just intent. Instead with thanksgiving in your heart, mind, and upon your lips silently praise God(dess) that the outcome of your prayer is already on its way to you. Be delighted like a child filled with a wondrous outlook that the outcome to your prayers have been bathed within God's own pure love for you. Allow yourselves to be transformed by such a devotion where upon the "Holy Spirit" will be made manifest all around you. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

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Anything looked at closely becomes wonderful. ---A.R. Ammons.

Never lose a holy curiosity. ---Albert Einstein.

Where there is great love there are always miracles. ---Willa Cather.

Jewels of Truth Series: "One As God Is With Us As Us"

2011-06-15T20:57:00.003-05:00

Hello All,

Today I penned another original very deep thought regarding meta-physics that may take several readings to fully digest. It's implications are far reaching in terms as to how well we wish to develop our Divinity in this reality we call "Life". This is also part of Volume 4 of the working manuscript still writing itself in the "Jewels of Truth" spiritual wisdom series.

Enjoy and provoke your thoughts as deeply as you care to wish.

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"One As God Is With Us As Us"

1144) All souls are combined through God(dess) as one total reality. What this means is that the very Spirit of the One and only meta-god of all lesser gods. In this our metaphysical reality is unto him or herself in sheer essence and substance. Life and Death, the Heavens and the Earth, the universe and creation are all one streamed thru put of a layered existence. The common unifying factor to make it all as "One" is God(dess) in Spirit form or the "Holy Spirit (Ghost)" itself.

Paradoxically our personalized souls is the "Soul of God(dess)" as well. We are micro expressions utilizing the identical meta-soul of God in the macro metaphysical reality. To take this example further all life be it: bacteria, mineral, plant, insects, fish, animal, and so forth contains an equal allotment or portion of the soul or "Spirit of God" that is within the very fiber of our souls. God(dess), has no favorites we are all equal in terms to the very micro metaphysical size of our souls in relation to all of life surrounding us in this very instance.

However we may utilize our own divinity through the scope and powers of our soul is far different than the next life born or ghostly entity. Picture in metaphor God(dess) as the city landscape as to the totality of his/her being in Spirit/Soul form. We through God(dess) are citizens to this fabulous metropolis be it Heaven itself. By our spiritual symbiotic relationship with God, since his soul in the macro is our soul in the micro personalized as us. We have access to the Absolute essence and substance of God(dess) in totality for Free As A Gift. Not so much that God owns us, how can a person own their own eye, just because they were born with it initially. Having total access to God by means of prayers, meditations, contemplations, and so much more. We can experience the "Oneness of Creation" spiritually in so much we can carry an object or an idea. Consider a boy or girl via their muscles can only carry a few pounds at a time. Our Divinity if exercised like a muscle can carry its approximation and no more. We as souls can carry or worship God(dess) by how deeply we can love unconditionally in moderation. Or how much weight of our souls can hold meta-physically by experiencing God directly through our sacred Love. Amen.

Immigration Law Concept: The "American Civil Reconciliation and Patriotism Act" (ACRPA)

2011-06-12T16:00:00.008-05:00

Hello All,

The above subject title is still a collective figment of our imagination in America. It is something I'm coining for they very 1st time in how to address the "Illegal Immigrant" issue in our grand U.S.A. What I'm about to propose may make too much common sense that many lobbying groups will squirm in "Fits and Angst". I'm proposing a system that directs the Federal and State governments to process on a macro scale the 20 plus million Illegal Aliens in our country.

What follows below is a 3 step process in order of succession:

First, all Illegal Aliens or unauthorized Immigrants in our country must step forward voluntarily. (there's a later segment of those forced into this ACRPA program) Those that come forward freely will be noted with less demands than those forced into the program by ICE (Immigration Customs Enforcement) or other Federal Law Enforcement agencies. Any Illegal Alien felons or those having committed a string of misdemeanor offenses in a short period of time. (time frame to be devised) Are forbidden from ever participating within this ACRPA program and are subject to procedural deportation abroad. As is already under the law after being convicted of their crimes and serving their time in U.S. prisons. Of those otherwise law abiding Illegal Immigrants that the only crime is illegal entry into our country they are eligible for this "American Civil Reconciliation and Patriotism Act" Federally mandated program.

Section A, of this first stage is all Illegal Immigrants enrolled in this ACRPA program. Be they voluntarily or forced into the program by Federal law enforcement agencies. Must pay monthly or annual member dues for the upkeep and funding of their personal accounts within this system. Membership for Illegal Aliens within this ACRPA program will span at least 50% of the generating revenue in order to operate this Federal Immigration program. The other 10-20% of this revenue will come from mid, large, or global companies / corporations as employers of said Illegal Immigrants. (small businesses are exempt due to the hardships that would otherwise be imposed on them) The remainder of the funding would come from the Federal and State partners in order to operate this ACRPA program. To the vicinity of government paying up to 30-40% depending on what offending employers provide in funding revenue through their penalty monetary charges.

Section B, of this first stage is those Illegal Aliens having committed "Identity Theft Fraud" in order to have gained employment in the United States. Must declare such a crime voluntarily in order to make restitution to the identity theft victim(s). This will be an under pinning in order for those Illegal Immigrants to proceed under such an ACRPA program. A financial audit will be conducted from the beginning of the ID theft by the Illegal Alien. In order to gauge how much in Federal and State taxes have been paid by the Illegal Alien under such a false identity. Including how much in fraudulent charges of incurred debt to the Identity theft victim(s).
Whichever number is greater in either taxes paid or fraudulent debts incurred will be the amount of the financial restitution to the Identity Theft victim(s). Since the ID theft victim(s) will most likely have personal protection identity theft insurance provided by any number of outlets already. This is to teach a lesson that ID theft as a crime does not pay in the end there is a consequence for such an action.

However if the Illegal Alien having stolen someone's identity but has been responsible in financial upkeep of such a stolen identity. After such a required financial audit can be declared as to causing only minimal harm. Hence forth to be waived from making financial restitution payments to the ID theft victim(s).

Second, either by negligence or outright disregard for authorized employment within the United States any American or Foreign National corporate entity, allowed to offer employment within America. That knowingly or unknowingly harbors Illegal Aliens or Illegal Immigrants within their own workforce will be liable and be charged with both monetary fines and penalties if their conduct is egregious. In so far to allow ICE (Immigration Customs Enforcement) or other Federal law enforcement agencies to conduct random on the spot facility inspections. Be they of the workforce or request of records in so far as to the corporations allowing a quarterly audit of their records. (be it financial or of their workforce)

This is where American Lobbying groups will squirm with "Fits and Angst" as I stated in the introduction. Besides being charged with monetary fines and penalties of up to 10-20% in funding such a ACRPA Federal Immigration program. (at least for the offending Mid to Globally sized corporations) They will be subject to random local inspections if not Raids by Federal Law Enforcement agencies. (State and Local Law Enforcement can not interfere or demand an Illegal Alien their Immigration Status, unless having committed a felony.) Where also their will be quarterly audits of their records be they of their personnel or financial from the offending regions. Where the crime of employing Illegal Aliens was first discovered. Any American or Foreign corporate firm stating innocence when caught "Red Handed" with an Illegal Immigrant workforce will do so through their own negligence or wanton criminal conduct.

Illegal Aliens that are caught during an inspection or raid of an employer premises by ICE or other Federal law enforcement agencies. That are not wanted for prior criminal warrants will be forced into the ACRPA program or face direct deportation if they refuse repeatedly. Once under Federal custody all Illegal Aliens will receive a primer educative session on what the ACRPA entails on a whole basis. If the Illegal Immigrant still refuses enrollment into such a Federal Immigration program. They have opened themselves for a means to deportation, not unlike those who are otherwise felons for their serious crimes.

Those Illegal Immigrants that are seized in a inspection or raid by ICE or other Federal Law Enforcement agencies. That are voluntarily involved and enrolled within the scope of the ACRPA Federal Immigration program. Are flagged as compliant and free to go without harm or any sort of discrimination.

Third, the entire reason for being for this ACRPA program is to provide Illegal Immigrants a legal bonifide U.S. Green Card and work VISA to remain within the U.S.A. After successful completion of this ACRPA program a prior Illegal Alien is now classified as a Legal Immigrant after 3 years time. Having met all the requirements and terms of the "American Civil Reconciliation and Patriotism Act". Where they are than allowed to apply for U.S. Citizenship like any other Legal Immigrant. Basically any Illegal Alien is forced to the back of the line through the ACRPA program. After a successful completion they will have an advantage over those that would otherwise follow the law as a legal Immigrant. But the penalty is the time frame of a three year period of staying complaint within the ACRPA program.

Those Illegal Aliens that have been in America for a decade or less are liable to be enrolled in this ACRPA Federal Immigration program. Be they select themselves voluntarily or are forced into it by Federal Law Enforcement agencies. Those Illegal Immigrants having lived within the United States for longer than a decade can be subject to a shortened version of this ACRPA program.

Now here's the real fruit of this ACRPA program that all Illegal Immigrants in order to stay complaint whilst paying their member dues. Must attend a ESOL (English as a Second Language) educative course work program. That is provided by the local public school district at designated night schools, or at a local community college campus. Those Illegal Aliens that show a prior competency of the English language can be waived from taking the ESOL course work. By taking an oral, reading, and written exam of the English language which is basically the ESOL final exams.

Next, that all members of the ACRPA must take American History and Civics classes similar to what those that are applying for U.S. Citizenship must undergo. Remember I stated at the beginning of this third stage that those under the ACRPA program will have a Head Start. But will go to the back of the line due to the 3 year time frame in fulfilling the requirements and terms of this program.

Lastly, all members of the ACRPA program must subject themselves to 300-500 volunteer hours during the scope of the program. However the member wishes to slice those hours in the capacity of volunteerism from a designated list of either secular or religious charitable organizations. The reason for this volunteerism is to silence the carping from naysayers. That all Illegal Aliens are a drain on our social services to the poor or the needy. Any such perceived drain on American social services will be altered and turned into a benefit for America and the Illegal Aliens as a whole. By fulfilling a requirement of 300-500 volunteer hours to sanctioned secular or religious charitable organizations within America. Those Illegal Aliens that are disabled can receive a shorten amount of volunteer hours, or be completely waived from this requirement.

Another point those Federally endorsed volunteer corps such as "Ameri Corps" for example. Can be among the list of secular charitable or volunteer organizations that the "American Civil Reconciliation and Patriotism Act" can provide to the members of such a program. Since programs like "Ameri Corps" provide assistance for college tuition and if not minimum wage jobs to its volunteers to list only two of the benefits.

The "American Civil Reconciliation and Patriotism Act" will restore civil discourse to both Americans and Immigrants of all sorts be they Legal and Illegal Aliens. If only our Federal Government provides the leadership and the motivation to inspire its citizens to act responsibly and humanely. We can all be proud Americans and filled with a sense of patriotism that is well deserved and fully warranted under God. Amen.

Games Industry Concept: Breaching The 64 Player Cap On Multiplayer Games

2011-05-26T20:40:00.009-05:00

Hello All,

In my opinion the 64 player cap on multiplayer game servers mostly in the FPS genre is artificial. Set in place because its been done before and doesn't break new ground in software development costs. Be it set down on paper by the game publisher or the development studio with the limited resources they may have at their disposable.

If the Sony PlayStation 3 video game console now pushing around eight years old in hardware specs. Can have a game development studio of "Zipper Interactive" produce the FPS game called "Mag" (Massive Action Game). That provides a multiplayer game experience of 256 players in the FPS genre. Its because it can be done not just for video game consoles, but for PC's as well. Some game developers may cop out stating that the game could support higher number of players. But it wouldn't play right. Well the dirty little secret is they built the level map designs for only 32 or so players. That's why it won't play right to begin with from the start.

Aside from this minor rant on my part I digress and would like to provide a concept that can break new ground for game developers. That's if they have the resolve and vision to pursue the nearly decade long 64 player game server cap that has been self-imposed.

Take for instance how "Intel" the computer chip CPU maker first offered the "Duel Core" and than the "Quad Core" computer chips. I state this as a engineering barrier being broken by Intel where for decades prior it was always a mono core computer chip. Than someone or a group of computer architectural engineers came up with the simple but brilliant idea to stack the computer CPU chips.

My concept is nearly identical, why not stack several instances of a virtual 64 player game servers. Until 256 simultaneous gamers can be achieved in multiplayer game server. By Instances I mean like the instances we encounter as gamers in a MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) game setting. Where if need be a zoning loading screen to cross between 64 player virtual instances if the restriction is needed. Albeit a seamless crossing from 64 player instance to the next virtual instance would be preferred in game play. Be it in a FPS or RPG genre such as a "Battlefield Franchise" game or a multiplayer "Never Winter Nights" D&D (Dungeon and Dragons) setting.

In so far the only place I've ever had the gaming pleasure to game in a FPS setting beyond the 64 player capacity. Is in the original "Planetside" MMOFPS offered by "Sony Online Entertainment". Which ironically is the same parent company that "Zipper Interactive" that provided the FPS game "Mag" for the PlayStation 3 via "Sony Computer Entertainment of America" game publisher. Not to frown on Sony, but are they the only game publisher to have the vision for gamers? To provide games that surpass the 64 player cap on multiplayer server games?

I hope not, since the leadership hasn't come from "Electronic Arts" nor from "Activision" the leading FPS genre of game publishers. I suspect it will be some Independent game studio that will take the world by storm by breaking such a barrier for the PC platform. Although technically the prize does belong to "Zipper Interactive" for the video game console of the PlayStation 3.

Its self explanatory to gamers what sheer enjoyment if the structure and game design features of a command and control. That is both fun and provoking within a 256 player game server would offer us all. If widely adopted I could envision game LAN's and game leagues alike becoming early users of such 256 player multiplayer servers. Besides the crop of game server rental vendors waiting to serve their customer base all to readily.

Just picture the single player campaign maps of "Battlefield: Bad Company 2" (By EA / DICE) each offering 32 player limit for the PC platform. (24 players on the game consoles). Eight such maps linked together via virtual instances to reach the 256 player capacity in game server multiplayer play all on "Rush or Conquest" Mode. If a game server doesn't become filled to capacity. Then only the X number of maps that are utilized where the rest are dormant until a minimum number of players login.

This can be done if only the leadership and vision was offered to gamers and the electronic games industry as a whole.

Electronic Industry Concept: "A 2D and 3D View Television Set"

2011-05-21T15:33:00.004-05:00

Hello All,

How many of you remember those VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) and DVD (Digital Video Disc) combo players as the DVD format was first making its debut?

Now consider the recent market launch of the "Nintendo 3DS" portable gaming device. The above question and the "Nintendo 3DS" is what gave me the inspiration to come up with a television that is a bridge device. Between regular two dimensional Tv viewing we've been doing for decades. And a Tv set capable of switching to three dimensions or 3D on the fly by a touch of a remote control. The kicker is no wonky cumbersome 3D glasses are required following the proof of concept that Nintendo has provided with their 3DS portable gaming device.

Here's the link to the official "Nintendo 3DS" website to understand what I mean:

http://www.nintendo.com/3ds/hardware

The "Nintendo 3DS" requires no 3D glasses and by the pull of a lever it seamlessly converts to 3D and back to 2D viewing during game play. If a gamer prefers to keep the lever in-between both viewing modes they can without effecting game play whatsoever.

Keeping what I just explained above in mind. Consider a television set like that old VCR / DVD combo player I mentioned at the very top. As one media format (IE the VCR) joined at the hip to the next future iteration of technology such as the DVD format. Here we come full circle with a television capable of displaying both 2D and 3D without those annoying 3D glasses. All by the touch of your remote control. So if your watching regular television, a Blu-Ray disc movie, Pay Per View, or Video On-Demand. You can press your remote control like a maniac switching between 2D and 3D viewing formats if you like.

Those that do their web Internet surfing via the television. Like a "Web Tv" will be one of the first to experience the Net in full 3D interactions. Besides those that have a Home Media Center and connect to "Facebook" or "YouTube" through a capable 2D / 3D Tv set can do so.

Such a mixed mode in viewing dimensions of a television set will act like a societal training wheels electronic device. Prepping us old timers from the last vestiges of analog 2D television into the era of a true 3D television. Like I stated prior this is a Bridge Device where one generation bows out allowing the next one to take over. Of course those that refuse to adopt a stand alone 3D television without those wonky 3D glasses. Can still enjoy all the bells and whistles provided with a modern Tv set that caters to 3D. But all the while still enjoying the old fashioned 2D viewing format.

This type of television set is a no-brainer being indicative what has come before us in electronic technology and what is yet to come. Let's see who of the television manufacturers will come out of the gate first with such a model for consumers world-wide?

By the way I would call such a television set "The View". (No relation to the "Barbara Walters" talk show) Because of its capability to switch between views of 2D and 3D formats.

Jewels of Truth Statements & Favorite Quotes of The Month

2011-05-14T12:44:00.000-05:00

Hello All,

Its that time of the month again for another trio of all original spiritual wisdom statements from the "Jewels of Truth" series. This months three statements are on the topics of: a baby face, decisions, and God(dess).

Be well and enjoy yourselves throughout this day.

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933) Those with a "Baby Face" are blessed for having witnessed the face of God far longer than what is customary. Their youthful visage is a silent testimony of the beauty of an inner spirit. Without question any who witness true love by a truthful and genuine experience has shared in the wonder of what God has to offer all life. The gentle touch of a vibrant soul. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

934) When making decisions of importance listen first to your heart using intuition as your guiding light of the soul. Next using the faculty of your "Mind's Eye" use wise discernment to give you the strength of conviction to follow through. Both the heart and mind are the principals to utilize when making decisions that matter to you and your loved ones always by a grace that knows no bounds. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

935) God(dess), as a creator of all known and unknown is a deity outside the confines of "Good and Evil" as a paradox. God's, majestic reign crosses both the mundane and the extraordinary. Beyond eternity and infinity, where simultaneously all of life and death is anew in the splendor of totality. Many choose to see God as the chief arbitrator disseminating justice to the good and punishment to the wicked. God(dess), is a creator of both truth and beauty revitalizing life through the cycles of all that is natural and artificial. The breath of life comes in many forms. Who amongst his creations is to deny another holy entity their truth of being. None, unless they be confused and foolish to pursue a path of lies.

Those who accept the "Will of God" do so by their inherent free divine will. It is a total acceptance, however it is the journey to a wonder that will take many lifetimes. As each life accepts the contract of their destiny once more. The pertinent discoveries of self shall continue and the blessings to follow will certainly unleash more glories upon the many that shall be restorative for all. Those who forsake the "Will of God" abandon their divinity on the table of life. They walk away from themselves not fully realizing the consequences of their choice. They may lament that life is unfair, but life is not meant to be fair in and of itself. It is meant for the lovers and the haters to discover their purpose. One seeks unity the other chaos, both are united not knowing the struggle has a purpose to teach and to learn. To love and to heal, to restore and to undo what has been caused in error, and most of all to be with God(dess). Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

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We live on the brink of disaster because we do not know how to let life alone. We do not respect the living and fruitful contradictions and paradoxes of which true life is full. ---Thomas Merton.

Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. ---Michael Jordan.

The greatest gift one can give is thanksgiving. In giving gifts, we give what we can spare, but in giving thanks we give ourselves. ---David Steindl-Rast.
Gratefulness, "The Heart of Prayer".

Jewels of Truth Series: "Making Prayers & Dreams Come True"

2011-05-05T12:15:00.001-05:00

Hello All,

Here is another foray into new material just penned today out of the future Volume 4 of this "Jewels of Truth" series. That I consider to be notable for sharing and insightful in a metaphysical sense as to what makes a sincere prayer or dream come alive.

Enjoy it, as I have enjoyed stumbling across it during contemplation.

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"Making Prayers & Dreams Come True"

1137) Making both prayers and dreams come true by a sincere manifestation. According to the precepts of benevolence for oneself and especially that of others is the "Will of God(dess)". To activate a prayer or a dream via visualization within the "Mind's Eye". Is to do so with surrender in your heart, for whatever is constructed by thought through the mind. Must also be surrendered by the spiritual heart within. However a descriptive prayer or a dream by visualization is not sufficient on its own articulation. One must add the power of an Unconditional "Love" into the blend through the hearts surrender with an inborn gratitude. Doing so invites automatically the God(dess) of Absolute Love to take hold with his / her Divine Angels as the Messengers of goodwill. The catalyst power or grace to any prayer of supplication or of a dream is the hearts unconditional Love always. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

Channeled / Probability: U.S. Naval Stationary Underwater Tech Harming Sea Life

2011-05-03T04:44:00.006-05:00

Hello All,

I hardly disclose so directly my other intuitive gifts so openly when I receive such material by channeling. Since everything on this blog site for the past 5 years plus is attributed to my claircognizance (knowing facts and details beyond my personal means) and automatic writing ability.

With that notice out of the way. I would like the reader of this entry to at least Consider This Option as a probability that it is occurring.

Before I begin laying down my argument according to the subject title above. That the U.S. Navy has highly secretive classified stationary technology package in unmanned arrays or manned installations in underwater environs. May sound ridiculous to some and to others science fiction on my part. Do note I am not anti- U.S. Military. I have in this blog site over these past 5 years offered military technology as abstract conceptualizations as well.

What I am is pro-sea life that is defenseless against man made military or industrial sonar that is the kind of an acoustic bomb underwater. Be it to detect underwater vehicles or natural resources such as petroleum.

First, back in November 2008 the United States Supreme Court gave the U.S. Navy permission to use sonar technology. To the degree and that they can kill as in collateral damage any marine whales nearby carte blache.

Article link at About.com January 15th 2009:

http://marinelife.about.com/od/conservation/a/sonarCA.htm

I quote:
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"In a case of national security once again trumping the environment, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on November 12, 2008 that the U.S. Navy could continue using high-powered sonar as part of its training exercises, possibly at the expense of whales and other marine mammals. This decision was made in a case of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) versus the Navy regarding the Navy's use of sonar in training exercises in southern California. The sonar is used to detect enemy ships, and the Navy argued that the sonar is needed to effectively train and protect the nation."
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The "Natural Resources Defense Council" as cited above in the About.com article. Offered its own article back in October 6th 2008 stating the slaughter of marine life, mainly mammals over the decades. With a 5 minute video link narrated by actor "Pierce Bronson" of former "007 James Bond" fame. About the effects of naval sonar technology and that of "air guns" used for petroleum exploration on behalf of the oil industry.

http://www.nrdc.org/wildlife/marine/sonar.asp

I quote:
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"This is the reality that whales and other marine mammals face because of human-caused noise in the ocean, whether it's the sound of airguns used in oil exploration or subs and ships emitting sonar. Manmade sound waves can drown out the noises that marine mammals rely on for their very survival, causing serious injury and even death."
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Now onto the recent events as of 2011 of mass marine life die-offs around the world. As reported at Aquaviews.net on March 11th 2011. A Scuba divers magazine website.

http://aquaviews.net/ocean-news/bizarre-mass-marine-life-fish-deaths-world/

I quote:
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"It doesn’t stop there. The mass deaths include thousands of birds falling from the sky, whales stranded on beaches, dead fish blanketing rivers and the ocean, crabs, penguins and even livestock. There are so many incidents that the mass animal deaths are now even being mapped on Google maps, so you can keep track of what is being called “Aflockalypse”."
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So ruling out natural causes of predatory, disease, natural life cycles of marine life. Man made pollution that can trap and suffocate sea life such as plastics. Or man made run off into the ocean from coastal areas which depletes oxygen for marine life. Including any Naval sonar training exercises or military usage by maritime ships. Or that of the petroleum industry be it on vessels or oil rig platforms.

There is this other newer Option or Probability to consider such as stationary underwater Naval technological sonar equipment. Be it in a fixed unmanned array acting as a underwater listening post near coastlines. If not a manned underwater installation of some sort of configuration deploying sonar sweeps. Be it an underwater berthing station for submarines, or some other observation post for whatever aims in an submerged environment.

Since the 1960's scientists have been utilizing Underwater Habitats for research purposes. Even NASA has used such underwater habitats to train astronauts in vacuum sealed hostile environment.

Here is a list of past, present, and future (Atlantica Expedition, launching around July 2012) underwater habitats for both leisure (Jules Undersea Lodge in Key Largo, Florida) or science research.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underwater_habitat

Now if scientists can pull off smaller scale underwater habitats as a proof of concept implementation. Why couldn't the United States Navy with a yearly multi-billion dollar budget pull it off on a more sophisticated scale?

They can and most likely have already, but like all out of sight military technology and/or installations, "they are out of sight and out of mind". I don't blame the military for such a concealment doctrine since it keeps them alive and operating hopefully for our defense.

However the U.S. Navy be it near submerged coastal regions or out in deep sea environs have deployed stationary equipment or installations. That are interrupting the natural life cycles of marine life leading to mysterious mass deaths. At least mysterious to conservationists or environmentalists that have noted none of the usual indicators to cause such a bizarre die off of marine life.

Something else to consider.

Consumer Media Retailer Prediction & Concept: "NetFlix Has New Moves"

2011-04-26T22:12:00.006-05:00

Hello All,

Today's business forecast regarding "NetFlix" is more of a given already in terms of a trend. Now that "Blockbuster" has been sold off in a bankruptcy auction to "Dish Network Corp" for a mere $320 million dollars. The days of the video rental bricks and mortar stores are over. Much the same way that "Best Buy" gained market share when its chief rival "Circuit City" collapsed. (Circuit City, is now a shadow of its former self as a E-Retailer online) So "NetFlix" and "Red Box" will now gobble up what "Blockbuster" has surrendered in market share via its consumer base.

I have two probable concepts that "NetFlix" could pursue to gain additional subscribers and thus market share.

First, "NetFlix" to partner via an agreement with any one of the major Hollywood movie studio's. To do a movie theater simultaneous Super Release of a AAA blockbuster movie across America. NetFlix, could agree to stream the super release film for a period of two weeks to its own subscribers. Where during this period "NetFlix" will be offering new and former subscribers sign-up member deals to increase its consumer base. NetFlix, could also offer sweepstakes and contests to its existing members. As an incentive to rent / stream such a AAA blockbuster super release featured film.

Yes, this may very well eat into movie box office revenue. But, it may very well indicate to the movie studios that consumer behavior in viewing such media is shifting. Be it to hand held devices to home entertainment systems that the viewing quality is just as good, if not better in some house holds than within a movie theater. Just as the video rental stores are mostly dinosaurs ala "Blockbuster". So it may be the case with movie theaters in regards as to how consumers wish to view media programming. Nonetheless, the movie studios and "NetFlix" will gain sufficient consumer demographic research if such a deal went through for both parties. NetFlix, for its part can offer such a AAA movie blockbuster super release in the regular 2D and the fancier 3D formats to its subscribers.

After the limited 2 week super release that "NetFlix" can secure from a movie studio. Only available by streaming and not the mail delivery of DVD's or Blu Ray discs. Which will only occur when the regular cycle begins many months later for a DVD / Blu Ray consumer retail release.

Second, "NetFlix" can expand its media programming catalog to include TV & Movies from Latin America. Particularly starting with Mexico, which is the Mecca for Latin American "Soap Opera's" worldwide. TV programming such as this will gain Hispanic eyeballs be it here in the United States. And, eventual market expansions into Central and South America. Ideally if a co-branding could occur with Mexico's "Unvision" TV channel. Which has TV stations across the United States chiefly the States of: Florida, Texas, California, and New York. That would be an additional boon in gaining access to their TV media catalogs of past or present TV programming.

The Hispanic audiences here in the United States will only continue to rise as a consumer demographic. Be it for generations of American Hispanics or others from abroad living here within the United States. Where if "NetFlix" began catering to them as well it will only gain subscribers and perhaps market share within Latin America.

Both of these concepts as noted above are potential directions that "NetFlix" could pursue. In order to expand its membership base of subscribers and to continue growing its market share favorably. Nonetheless "NetFlix" will continue gaining ground now that it has no equals amongst its rivals as it stands currently.

Jewels of Truth Statements & Favorite Quotes of The Month

2011-04-17T22:04:00.000-05:00

Hello All,

Here is our next trio of "Jewels of Truth" spiritual wisdom statements seeing the light of day for the first time. These were written back in March 2009 and are on the topics of: Intuition, Pain, and Souls.

Also, this month I'll share more than a trio of favorite quotes of the month. Since it seems I've collected a bunch for this entry to share with all of you.
The favorite quotes of the month are the ones that speak to me on many levels. Which showcases the works and inherent wisdom from other notable souls, whether from our past or present days.

Enjoy.

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930) The Holy Spirit speaks to us all with gentle nudges and notions. In a generalized sort of way by the simplest terms possible in creation. Such manners of speaking are not uncommon for the youth and old alike to listen through their own intuition. For as much we seek thorough and detailed responses from our heavenly host. There is always the common denominator that is simplest to understand by sharing with open minds and hearts. For without an open mind and heart there is no intuition whatsoever. There would only be guile and self-deception led by the ego as a reckless behavior. So guard your mind when listening to your intuition. That you are not listening to the false you via your ego or vanity. The distinction is always crystal clear if you know what to look for in communication with your highest self.

When communing with your soul it will always be a gentle nudge or whisper. Not a rash argumentative response that is commonly found in your inner critic. That is the first sign in seeking your authentic intuition. The next step is to to stay calm and not rush through the connection. By establishing an internal rhythm you will follow your own cadence or pace to your highest self. The last step is to be open to all that is holy, sacred, benevolent, and most of all divine to appear. Only by offering the welcome mat to the blessed, will they who are your Angelic guardians come in abundance in your life. Be open to their suggestions, beyond your selfish resistance. Allow your false ego self to melt like an ice cube before the rays of the sun. Where your frozen heart and mind will become fluid like the running waters of eternal life. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

931) For those with a heavy heart release your pain to the "Holy Spirit" within the very fiber of your soul. By doing so invites the grandeur and mystery of God's own compassion into your personal life. It also allows your personal emotional pain to be processed by the "Divine Wind", which will transform your pain into a personal triumph. Surrender your pain to God and surrender the tendency to suffer alone. Give yourself permission to release such burdens onto him who cares for you constantly by a mutual Holy Spirit of Love. Treat not your pain like a monopoly, share it sincerely with those who are your friends in Spirit and body alike. Share it as an instrument to heal your woes by the holiest sacrament know to creation. Which is unconditional love, love yourself without conditions. Not a love that is warped by conditions or limitations or a fanatical love. But one that is gentle with you in moderation, forgiving and light to the touch of the soul. This will allow the truth, your truth to ebb out of you in order to be transformed and liberated from your pain. Into a personal form of spiritual resurrection of the soul. God will ask no less from those who worship him through thanksgiving and faith. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

932) Our souls display numerous qualities that have a brilliance all their own. Many have come to the awareness of the "Halo" effect. When confronting a being of immense prestige and stature. Angels have been described to having wings like a bird. However it is more apt to say the glorious light of their angelic souls. Has a holy light that arches like a rainbow of pristine beauty. These "Arches of Divine Light" is what is mistaken as the wings of an angelic being.

All souls in creation are in the Image and likeness of God(dess) the majestic creator of all. Which the shape are like orbs of a holy sparkling light. The brighter the light in sheer immensity. The more evolved the soul that is in creation by service and absolute love. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

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He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much. ---Bessie A. Stanley.

A harmonized mind produces harmony in this world of seeming discord. ---Paramahansa Yogananda.

Grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever. ---Psalm 45:2.

Every exit is an entry somewhere else. ---Tom Stoppard.

Seek freedom and become captive of your desires, seek discipline and find your liberty. ---Frank Herbert.

You cannot give your life more days, but you can give your days more life. ---Unknown.

People over things, essentials over non-essentials. ---Florida House Speaker Dean Cannon. Broadcast on "Florida Face to Face", on the Florida Channel March 24th 2011.

Nuclear Industry Safety Concept: Containment of Fukushima Daiichi Facility

2011-04-05T19:04:00.004-05:00

Hello Readers,

Today I wanted to share some trends I foresee besides potentially creative approaches in order to contain the nuclear fallout from the Japanese "Fukushima Daiichi" facility.

(Do note: I am not an engineer nor related to any field of the nuclear power industry. I am a futurist and envisioneer as a hobbyist so my suggestions are only that at best.)

First off, the horror that is unfolding before the world community from the after effects of the Japanese earthquake Tsunami are apparent from mother nature herself. However now we're witnessing the man made disaster as a cascading effect not only for the Japanese, but potentially the radiological fallout world-wide.

Those 330 brave souls as the "Fukushima Daiichi" nuclear facility workers in my opinion have sacrificed their health viability for the long-term. In order to save their countrymen from perils that are even worse if these damage control measures were not instituted by them. If they're health lasts more than a decade without cancers and other forms of radiological poisoning I would be genuinely surprised.

I highly recommend that either TEPCO the utility company responsible for the facility. Or the Japanese government set up a healthcare fund for these 330 plus workers. Because one day Japanese citizens will remember them as their national heroes who sacrificed their lives and future for them. Similar as to how we Americans revere the "911 Victims" as national heroes. These Fukushima Daiichi facility workers will fall under the same historical limelight. As these 330 plus facility workers begin dying. I would hope that the Japanese government set up a fund similar to the 911 American victims fund for their surviving heirs. Be they spouses and especially children to receive akin to a hazard pay life insurance for the sacrifice endured.

The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power facility consists of 6 reactor units. Reactors 1 through 4 are the highly unstable ones, where reactors 5 and 6 are mostly stable. The reason why reactors 5 and 6 are mostly stable is because before the earthquake these reactors were brought down for maintenance. Reactor 4 was in the mid way process of being brought offline when the earthquake and subsequent tsunami occurred. Reactors 1 through 3 are the most dicey to date and reactor 2 the most suspect. Each reactor has a trench tunnel system underneath for accessibility and such needs. Reactor 2 trench tunnel system somewhere along the line has developed a crack. Where coolant water is leaking out. The reason why the workers haven't been able to close the leak. Is because these trench tunnels are highly radioactive due to being so close to the reactor units. The workers did try pouring concrete to seal the leak, but it failed. Last I heard is they would try some sort of polymer material as a band aid instead.

As of the last couple of days April 4 & April 5th the facility workers have been dumping several tons of low level radioactive water into the ocean. So as to create capacity in their external storage tanks for the very high level radioactive water instead.

These are my suggestions as follows:

That the U.S. government loan the Japanese government military drones to monitor the direct aerial portion above the Fukushima Daiichi facility. Besides the current usage of satellite Imaging being employed. The American military drones can be outfitted with radiological sensor packages. Including aerial imaging be it night vision, still cameras, or live camera feeds as the drones fly over like high altitude vultures. This will avoid the need to jeopardize human piloted aircraft from radiological exposure above "Fukushima Daiichi".

My next suggestion is we've heard for the last 30 years or so of Japan's technological robotic wonders. My question is why haven't these robotic units that are pertinent to aiding the workers inaccessible area's of the facility been deployed?

I remember a few years back that "Honda" had a bi-pedal human operated robotic unit capable of mimicking human movement. By taking all these capable units by they "Honda" or other developers of robotics and sticking them into the radiological hazardous quarters of the facility. Loaded up with radiological sensors and other tools be they automated or human operated. Will minimize the need of endangering human lives within Fukushima Daiichi problematic areas, such as those trench tunnel lines under each reactor. The robotic engineers and designers can treat the facility as a live experiment hotbed. Much like America treats its military theaters of operations as experiments for technology in development.

This robotic unit suggestion is such a "No Brainer". I hope something like it is already being utilized for the workers.

My last suggestion is the most industrious taking a lot of engineering prowess to pull off. Right outside the "Fukushima Daiichi" facility along the coast their is a Harbor with an inlet with barrier jetty walls. My idea is to seal the opening of this harbor out at sea and divide it into two channel pools. One channel pool is where the facility workers will continue to dump radioactive water by the tons. Where a waiting empty super oil tanker ship will suck it up like a straw. Instead of dumping radioactive contaminated water into the ocean any further by jeopardizing the ocean eco-systems for the decades to come. The stored contaminated radioactive water upon these oil tankers can be taken elsewhere for processing its cargo holds.

The second channel pool from the now sealed off harbor will act as an intake pool of water to be sprayed onto the reactors. Since the facility workers have been spraying seawater and piped (trucked) in freshwater for all of the 6 reactor units. To maintain them cool and hopefully stable from melting down any further. As the intake channel pool reservoir seawater begins to become depleted. Another ship floating outside of the jetty sea barrier walls will siphon fresh seawater and deposit it into this intake pool. A third ship will also be a floating power plant station to the "Fukushima Daiichi" facility. Since the facility is having power generation difficulties because of being completely offline and now fully legally decommissioned.

These 3 ships will act as a stop gap measure until a permanent solution is put into place. Which is shipping in 3 Oil Rig Platforms" to be erected outside the sealed off harbor of the "Fukushima Daiichi" nuclear power plant. Each of these oil rig platforms will be configured to take over the roles of those 3 floating ships. One oil rig platform to become a permanent power generation plant. Another rig platform is be a pumping seawater station into the intake channel pool. This pumping station will also utilize desalination capabilities into the channel pool. Albeit there doesn't need to be 100% desalinated portable drinking water. Perhaps something more like 35% to 75% desalinated water will do instead. The reason why desalinated water will help. Is because when the initial seawater was sprayed into all of the reactors to keep them cool. It was a very desperate act that damaged the nuclear reactors that are only used to freshwater. The third and final oil rig platform will continue to extract the dumped radioactive water from the facility. Into awaiting emptied oil tanker ships for reprocessing at another location.

As the TEPCO utility company is more likely to be nationalized by the Japanese governement. Akin to a bailout and in order to manage this crisis better from their vantage point. Where eventually they may find a new owner and operator for the utility company. The current TEPCO President a "Mr. Masataka Shimizu" shortly after the news was getting bad. Had an incident of high blood pressure and checked himself into a hospital. My take is he did this as a strategic move to avoid the political heat coming down on his neck.

There has been rumors calling for "Mr. Masataka Shimizu" to be charged criminally for manslaughter. Because for the last decade or so the "Fukushima Daiichi" nuclear power facility has been falsifying its safety records to the governmental regulators. I say if the TEPCO is going to be nationalized by the Japanese government. They might as well extend those manslaughter charges beyond the President of TEPCO to include the entire board of directors as well. Since i'm guessing the TEPCO President had the consent of his actions however clandestine from the TEPCO board of directors.

Meanwhile the Japanese government is having their own version of a Meltdown due to political infighting. For the past 6 or so years there have nearly been that same number of revolving Prime Ministers in office. I suspect the current Prime Minister will also be forced out of office in kind. Although the Japanese people need stability right now from their elected and appointed officials now more than ever. Even if its just a symbolic brave face in these hard times facing their very noble nation.

May God keep them safe and filled with a fearless courage. Amen.

Jewels of Truth Series: "God As A Child"

2011-04-02T17:22:00.004-05:00

Hello All,

I seldom go out of turn in the number series of sharing my all original "Jewels of Truth" statements, unless of course they are profound keepers. Today's entry falls in line with such an insight at least from my perspective to date.

Enjoy.

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"God As A Child"

1127) It has been written in the Biblical New Testament that "Jesus Christ" once stated that to enter the "Kingdom of God" one must be as innocent as a child in spirit. If God is a god of unconditional Love in majesty. Picture a newborn child gazing upon a common item with a sheer amazement as if they have witnessed the true face of God himself. I Imagine this must be how God gazes upon creation and all his children on a macro scale upon eternity. Such an absolute love like a newborn child's gaze is how God adores all of us through his "Holy Spirit". Who is to say that the classic old bearded man in the heavens sitting on a throne upon the sky. Isn't a child as the "God of God's" marveling his works through all of his children?

As we worship God with love and thanksgiving. He may very well be gazing upon us through the sheer Divine innocence of all the embodied children in our universe. How we care for the children, and our neighbor's children no matter the origin of the species. Is our sacred duty and gift back to God as he would care for us. Just like a newborns gaze of sheer amazement out of an absolute Love for us all. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

Sports Industry Concept: Security Spectator Sports Net (SSSN)

2011-03-25T15:48:00.006-05:00

Hello All,

I rarely offer ideas or proposed concepts for certain industries until they randomly occur to me. This is one of those instances in regards to spectator sports as a whole.

The other day I saw on the news in Argentina a soccer Championship match gone wrong where a riot ensued. A projectile was thrown and it hit the goalie of one team right in the eye. Previously soccer or football games in that region of Argentina I believe were banned. Where 160 of the so-called fans turned rioters clashed with police. One man died from a heart attack.

Here's the link from UK Reuters March 20th 2011:

http://uk.reuters.com/article/2011/03/20/soccer-latam-argentina-violence-idUKLDE72J0QT20110320

I point this out, what if there was a better way of instead of an extreme measure of banning public spectator sports or other major events from occurring?

Consider my proposed idea of the "Security Spectator Sports Net(Work)" or for short the (SSSN) cast like a net upon a stadium or other public sporting events venue. Such as for sports like the aforementioned soccer (football), hockey, basketball, baseball, American football, musical concert hall, or a convention center. Specific infrastructure where public spectator events are held be it sports, artistic, or other business themed mass gatherings.

In this case however a sporting event will be a main function and example in this blog entry. So going back to that soccer game where all of the above occurred be it public intoxication, vandalism, fighting, and certainly a riot. In case of a riot fans spilling out onto the sports field, into the stadiums parking lot, if not into the surrounding local municipality. I'm not saying with my proposed system that it will be a magic bullet to avoid such hostile encounters. But it will be another system / tool set in an ongoing arsenal for security and local police to utilize.

This is how the system will work having facial and body recognition surveillance cameras situated at the entrance mail gates, food court vendors level, entrance to bathrooms, stadium arena seating sections, lighted sections of the stadium parking lot, staff entrances, staff corridors, and misc. sensitive choke points. Yes, an entire grid of facial / body recognition software enabled surveillance cameras. When I say "Body" as well as facial recognition, I mean to scan for additional visual metrics besides the face. Such as gender, body type, height, visible tattoos (especially street gang tattoos), body mass (weight), etc...

The facial and body recognition software linked to local police or federal law enforcement criminal database's. Will only Record Hits and not keep records of the common citizen or tourist visiting and enjoying their peace loving day. When a hit is verified or listed internally as suspicious it will be categorized as a criminal with an outstanding warrant, a wanted suspect, or most wanted criminal at large.

Where the alerted array of security cameras will follow the suspiciously scanned person. Until they are standing still or has sat down amongst the spectators. A security detail of 2 guards or a guard and a police officer is dispatched with either a portable finger scanner, or if available a portable eye retina scanner. If no such portable identity scanners are available the suspect is politely escorted to a security station to be scanned and verified. If the scan turns out to be a false alert than a sincere apology is rendered and for the spectators kind understanding. A future free game ticket, food court voucher, merchandise gift card, is offered to them for their mistake. But, if indeed the suspect is a wanted criminal of any of the above listed criteria. That person is arrested by local police or detained by security guards for police processing.

This will weed out unwanted criminal elements in order to maintain public safety at spectator sports events. However this is only one function of the "Security Spectator Sports Net" (SSSN). If any unruly spectators convert to hostile hooligans be it the criteria listed above of drunkenness, vandalism, fighting, and up to rioting. Those facial and body recognition cameras will earn their weight in Gold. Where they will pinpoint all hostile individuals as high priority targets to be scanned as a criminal act in progress. Where over the loud speakers if a riot were occurring for example akin to an Orwellian 1984 novel. Will state: Any visitors committing a public disturbance and/or vandalism your identities have been scanned and recorded. Crowd control procedures are now in effect whereby you will be arrested on premises by police if not captured by police elsewhere."

This is to serve as a verbal deterrent where any security camera's in the stadium are to be out of reach from any visitors. The security camera's will all have zooming and panning right/left up/down capabilities. Such scans are in real time relayed to the police or federal law enforcement databases. Be they at a local police station or onsite in a secure portion of the sports complex. Persons trying to avoid the security camera's as visitors at the entrance main gates. Will have to remove any hats, sunglasses, hooded covers from a sweatshirt, etc... There will of course be proper signage listing such a security measure for admittance. Similar as to how amusement parks have security personnel inspect tote/hand bags before entering.

Aside from the "Security Spectator Sports Net or (SSSN)" system I would like to propose a means for hooligan offenders to be given either a temporary or permanent lifetime ban. To any future sporting or mass social events in order to promote civic responsibility and safety. For example a prior hooligan offender at a past sporting event that has been caught for: drunkenness, fighting, vandalism, rioting, etc... Is given a temporary or permanent ban from attending another sporting event. If they are caught on the premises of another sports venue they shall be rearrested as a repeat offender. (much like a sexual predator watch list)

In order to be stricken from the hooligan watch list they can allow their allotted temporary ban to have elapsed. Or volunteer to attend an anger management workshop, or a alcohol or drug offenders anonymous meetings, included a set amount of hours of community service in terms of the severity of their offense. If those requirements are met by the former listed hooligan just like driver license points from your record. Their status as a hooligan offender will be lifted from the temporary ban watch list for attending sporting or other mass social events. (IE concerts etc...)

If on the other hand they allow their temporary ban to have elapsed. They must enroll voluntarily by phone or in person to be placed on an ex-offender watch list. Where they must verify their status as off the offender temporary ban list. In order to be placed onto an ex-offender watch list for the next full year or 12 months. If they do not re-offend they shall return to being an ordinary person attending any other similar spectator public events. If they re-offend be it on the temporary ban list or the ex-offender watch list by a system of 3 Strikes. (Baseball pun intended) They shall be placed on a lifetime permanent ban list be it regionally, nationally, or internationally.

The temporary ban list and the subsequent ex-offender watch list shall over time weed out hooligans. Thus reducing public fights and potentially riots from occurring in the first place. If street gang member affiliations are listed as offenders their temporary ban can be doubled or tripled in order to send a clear message. That street gang members are not welcomed to attend public spectator events.

Another couple of items before I close this entry. Back on 2001 Superbowl in Tampa Florida at the Tampa Buccaneers football game a security technology firm deployed 22 security facial recognition camera's at "Raymond James Stadium".

Article dated January 31st 2001:

http://www.sptimes.com/News/013101/TampaBay/Cameras_scanned_fans_.shtml

How facial recognition portable units are helping Florida Pinellas county (Clearwater) police dated July 21st 2009.

http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/crime/article1019492.ece

The 2012 European Soccer Championships being held in Poland and Ukraine. Where hooligan prevention is of major concern, dated March 27, 2011.

http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,14927025,00.html

I hope this proposed security concept can be a technological and civil safety aid to any mass public gatherings in a self-contained environment. Be it a a sports complex, a musical performing arts hall, or a civic convention center.

Health Care Trend / Prediction: Medical Care Access Segregation In America

2011-03-15T11:12:00.009-05:00

Hello All,

Today's entry isn't on a proposed concept as I usually do each month. It is based on a forthcoming trend or prediction I can foresee America entering within the next 5 to 10 years time. (conservative estimate) Which is what many termed on the political Right as "Obama Care" as a partisan argument. That eventually became "The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" (PPACA) passed by a very divided Federal 111th United States Congress. That now the 112th United States Congress at least in the Senate is trying to dismantle it piece by piece.

Although this health care prediction entry isn't a rant to lament the shenanigans of our elected Federal politicians. It is to note the looming economic bubble to burst that being the Health Care industry in America. The Federal Health Care Act aka "Obama Care" will be too little or too late to avert our proverbial of driving off a cliff nationally. While the partisans in Washington are gutting "The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" (PPACA) in the coming years. They'll look quite foolish when our next economic bubble to burst in our collective faces is due to health care costs.

On this very "Atrayo's Oracle" blog site on July 29th 2009 I stated a similar sensitivity of a health care prediction:

http://atrayosoracle.blogspot.com/2009/07/prediction-health-care-costs-in-america.html

Today I would like to predict upon the highly probable health care industry bubble bursting. That it will place Americans squarely on the path to a form of "Medical Care Access Segregation". If and when this next economic bubble isn't averted from popping as an intended temporary form of Triage Care. The medical establishment will have to have a form of medical care access segregation. In order to prioritize the health care needs of Americans.

I warn you all that this temporary form of Triage health care access will Morph into a permanent system in America. Not unlike the "Jim Crow" years of racial profiling and segregation during the 20th century in America. The reasons why such a health care industry bursting economically as a bubble are numerous. I'll state the most obvious ones: out of control health care costs, medical malpractice costs, needless medical procedures ordered by physicians in order to avoid malpractice lawsuits, medical fraud and abuse, lack of properly trained clinicians in general medicine, and finally 13%-16% of our national GDP (Gross Domestic Product) spent yearly on heath care.

Americans collectively are paying more for health care and receiving less care in return. Now what will this "Medical Segregation" look like within America? For instance those that can still afford premium medical insurance will receive the finest world class medical care. Those on Federal or State entitlement health care programs of: Medicare, Medicaid, Florida KidCare (Floridian program for children access to health care for struggling families, as one of many State examples) will receive sub-standard medical care or be treated like steerage 2nd class citizens. Today medical and medicaid patients find it difficult to locate physicians that will accept such entitlement programs. Due to bureaucracy (red tape) and what the State is willing to pay for medical services. Those on the unfortunate bottom rung without any sort of medical insurance will be the new lepers in America. Receiving 3rd world health care inequality and nightmarish results. If the entitlement programs thought they have it bad treated and herded about like human cattle. Wait till you see how those without a dime to access any sort of medical coverage will be treated.

Note I'm not the type of person to be an Alarmist. Actually I'm quite the practical optimist looking always for an inclusive "Win / Win" scenario. But with my foresight ability I hope to God I'm completely wrong about this looming trend / prediction for America.

However I see this Iceberg with no name coming and we're on the "Titanic" all over again.

Jewels of Truth Statements & Favorite Quotes of The Month

2011-03-11T15:59:00.004-05:00

Hello All,

I suspect many of you are pinning away hoping for the end to this Winter season and yearning for the Spring to arrive. Well I'm in the same disposition since my favorite season of the year is that of Summer.

This month's trio of "Jewels of Truth" statements are on the topics of: Goodness, Activity, and the Soul itself. May you enjoy these spiritual wisdom all original statements penned back in February 2009.

Thank you for visiting "Atrayo's Oracle" blog site.

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927) Those who say; "All good things must come to an end." Must also realize that all good things will renew themselves in a myriad of fascinating avenues. Yes, good things come and go in our lives. But they come constantly no matter the scale of the goodness from the tiniest form of kindness to the epic miracles that happen every day. If we just become self-aware of the gentle and often sublime presence of benevolence in our midst. We shall know that God's Angels whether as people or in Spirit surround us always. Letting go of how this good should manifest in any fundamental manner allows your focus to be open completely. Being in such a sacred truth provides your life to be uplifted by a child like curiosity. That allows wonder to not only exist, but to thrive!

Be still in such an awareness and follow its synchronicities in your daily life. Gratitude is but one of the many doorways for good to appear. Just be still, and it will become a reality in your life always by grace. Amen.
---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

928) Whatever one does with a heartful purpose it will be treated in Heaven and on Earth as holy in the eyes of God. Such a heart moving purpose includes joy, passion, and love all showcased by your duties. Where such attributes that exist in the activity itself also simultaneously shine brightest within God whom is always in your midst. Since these very qualities are amongst the forces God employs to convey his "Holy Will" in creation. Forget not these precepts of service in what functions you hold as a sacred activity. And you to will be truly blessed by duty and providence. Amen.
---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

929) Our souls are like prisms of a living dynamic ethereal light. A Holy and Divine Light that shines brilliantly like a multifaceted diamond. Flawless in nature and yet one of the strongest elements known in creation itself. Our souls are beacons shining brightly enough to be seen like a glittering light off in the distance. The Holy Light that our souls reflect is none other than the "Spirit of God" our creator. We are mirror Images in spirit of our majestic maker. His light is the substance our souls need to thrive and flourish in our Lord's reality. Be still and know we are the living embodiment of God as infinite souls strewn across the heavens and on this Earth of ours. Amen.
---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

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You will decide on a matter, and it will be established for you, and light will shine on your ways. ---Job 22:28.

If you have a strong mind and plant it in a firm resolve, you can change your destiny. ---Paramahansa Yogananda.

The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit. ---Moliere.

Peace & Governance Concept: Israel Leases Land & Natural Resources From Palestine

2011-02-26T22:07:00.000-05:00

Hello All,

This concept of mine was first hatched many years ago when Prime Minister "Ariel Sharon" was unilaterally pulling out of Gaza and some West Bank settlements. I was so moved by the Jewish and Arab plight I even wrote to my U.S. Senator of Florida "Mr. Bill Nelson". Offering this idea I'm about to present here at "Atrayo's Oracle" blog site. Of course I received a canned curt response by email about Mr. Bill Nelson's position and political stance regarding Israel, and that became that in those days.

This concept stems from some history how sovereign land was handed over via the legal instrument of a land lease to a second host nation. Examples are Great Britain with China for Hong Kong (expired 1997), Portugal with China for Macau Island (expired 1999), United States with Panama for the Panama Canal (expired 2000), and finally United States with Cuba for Guantanamo Bay. (ongoing until mutual agreement for closure of lease)

Citing these historical examples above why couldn't it work to reach an uneasy peace for the Israeli and Palestinian conflict?

Whereby the legitimate Palestinian Authority and there Israeli counter-parts reach a settlement. That allows those already settled townships by Israel to be leased from Palestine. Whether they were once seized unlawfully in a land grab will be settled with this lease arrangement. There is also the question where Israel took additional natural resources such as water or agriculture lands for itself. Which opens up an additional lease for such natural resources for the Jewish people.

Once the terms, expiration date of lease, value of land and natural resource holdings financially speaking are settled upon. A committee of the legitimate Palestinian Authority officials, be they elected or appointed, including equal partners from the United States and/or United Nations will be seated at such a committee. (Israel will not be a party of such a committee) This committee will collect the lease payments for the land and natural resource holdings on behalf of the Palestinian People. Akin to a supervised Trust Fund where all monies collected shall be transparent and accountable to Palestine and International Partners. Such as for reinvestment or expenditures of Palestinian Infrastructure, Security, Economic Development, and so forth...

There will also be the question of a one time retroactive settlement. For the lands and natural resources seized and utilized during the periods not covered under the current lease. Be it paid in a lump sum or added akin to a structured settlement along with the present lease payments. Is up to Israel and Palestine to also devise in their negotiations for both lease contracts.

I do hope that the townships built by the Israeli's will not be demolished when such a lease contract expires. Given how Prime Minister Ariel Sharon ordered the destruction of all structures lest religious ones in the Gaza and West Bank pullout. That could be an additional stipulation requested by the Palestinians when the lease expires at a future date.

If such a land lease for peace is the key to the Israel and Palestinian Conflict. Than Israel could pursue a similar lease arrangement with Syria for the "Golan Heights".

As they say: "If God is willing". Amen.

Jewels of Truth Statements & Favorite Quotes of The Month

2011-02-20T22:52:00.003-05:00

Hello All,

I hope many of you that celebrated St. Valentine's Day enjoyed themselves, especially with a significant other was involved.

This entry of spiritual wisdom statements will consist of the topics of: Children, Truth, and Simplicity. Originally written back around January 2009 and now seeing the light of day. I have a tendency to write new material and not properly situate it into a working manuscript. Albeit I am putting together "Volume 2" of the "Jewels of Truth" series. Where I'm down to the final 81 statements for that volume to being inserted and edited.

For my part I consider it time consuming and a labor of love until its submitted to a book publisher in manuscript form.

Without a further adieu here's the main attraction, enjoy.
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924) If one seeks to be loved the most during that of one lifetime. It is best to seek out the love of children of all ages out in this world of ours. It is only with the innocent at heart that such a pure love can be displayed in the giving and receiving for the highest grace of all. The love of children in all that is wholesome and true will engender a reality of wonder. That transcends the hardships found in a difficult world.

The children of all manner of species of life are the future promise of their respective heirs. Given this truth we are required in a sacred trust to keep them as pure and alive in spirit as possible. Not because we owe it to ourselves, but because we owe it to God as manifested "Life" itself. This is the gift that crosses generations for the good of all that is Holy and beautiful in creation. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

925) Truth is truth. It has always existed and will never end. It is only our human awareness that is playing catch-up to it. Mostly discovered through unfortunate circumstances and yet also discovered in the sublime moments of clarity. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

926) Simplicity is a sublime ecstasy so few can cease to be captivated by her beauty. Simplicity offers so many a gentle alternative that so few can mimic. Simplicity is the daughter of wonder which flows from the mind into the beauty of all nature, whether real or fictitious. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

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Enjoy present pleasures in such a way as not to injure future ones. ---Seneca.

A bird does not sing because he has an answer. He sings because he has a song. ---Joan Walsh Anglund.

If your success is not on your own terms, if it looks good to the world but does not feel good in your heart, it is not success at all. ---Anna Quindlen.

Travel Industry Concept: Gamer Vacation Packages

2011-01-27T19:11:00.007-05:00

Hello All,

Gamers, as a demographic group of consumers globally probably spend at least tens of billions of dollars US. (conservative estimate on my part) Now when was the last time you've ever heard of a "Travel Agency" catering travel itineraries towards that of gamers of any age group? To my knowledge Zilch, Zip, Nada.

This concept is to spark the profit motives of travel agencies to get into gear in regards to vacation packages for gamers.

Down below I'm going to remark about three potential outlets that travel agencies can market gamer vacation packages.

1) Taking tour groups of gamers to a convention that is being held to either the general public. Or get this, access special permission where only industry professionals can attend IE "E3". And take a tour operator group of traveling gamers into the convention under some supervision.

Gamer convention destinations can be the common: Comic-Con, DragonCon, Quake Con, SOE (Sony Online Entertainment) Fan Faire, and Blizzards "World of Warcraft" Faire,. The professional industry conventions as I mentioned earlier "Electronic Entertainment Expo aka E3, GDC (Game Developer Conference), CES (Consumer Electronics Show), or an event at the Academy of Arts & Sciences. These later conventions are for the gamer that cares to really geek out on the game industry. In terms of workshops, lectures, summits, all to learn more technically about how games are made.

2) The second variant a tour operator could take with gamers is hosting exclusive LAN (Land Area Networks) akin to a tournament. Let's say an area of California is seeking to boost tourism. While besides catering to business conventions, or run of the mill tourists, they can also host exclusive well marketed "Gamer Tournaments". Or sponsor an existing famous convention slash tournament like that of "Quake Con". Where the gamer tourist can be loaned a preference to a basic computer rig for gaming or a souped up machine for a LAN event. Including a goody bag designed and provided to the tourist by the travel operator as a souvenir thank you gift for attending. Inside can be a run of the mill items from the sponsors of the LAN event. Much like how celebrities get goody bags at gala events. All admittance fee's, standard meals, and non-alcoholic beverages would be covered by the tour operator for the gamer tourist.

3) This last type of a gamer tourist is more destination driven in terms of the classic tourist. But themed for the gamer overall. Many tour operators take their tour groups to particular shops. Where the tour operator has mostly prearranged volume sales commissions with the shop owners. This can still be the case but with gamers and perhaps arrange discounts on purchases that can be found no where else for the gamer consumer. (since their commissions will be based on volume sales)

There can be tour groups also taken into a "Game Developer Studios or a Game Publisher's Premises". Where current games in development would be showcased. The tour operator can provide game developer or game title specific merchandising gifts to the attendants of the tour. Like T-Shirts, Baseball caps, Hoodies, etc... If a tour group at such a game developer or game publisher visits during a beta period of a particular game title. The gamer tourist can snag themselves an exclusive beta key invitation. Much like many do today when attending a game developer booth at a convention.

A gamer tourist can be shown the sites of popular cities just like the classic tourist. But also taken as a group to local franchised locations, such as: Game Works, Dave & Busters, Chucky Cheese (if kids are brought along), or Disney Quest. (if in Orlando FL.) Where again admittance fee's, standard meals, non-alcoholic beverages, and complimentary tokens are all covered by the tour operator. (additional tokens are at cost for the tourist) If such a location isn't desirable than a local gamer Internet Cafe with complimentary time is offered to the tourist. (anything above that is at cost for the tourist)

The destination travel sites like Florida or California would be great for guild or clan get together. Where many gamers are flying into one common location to meet for the first time and have a blast.

Those tour operators that host their own exclusive LAN events with corporate sponsorships. Could also host Augmented Reality treasure hunts provided by the sponsors. Similar to an "Easter Egg Hunt" but using portable gadgets. Supplied either by the tour operator or the sponsors as a loaner for the event.

I'm sure other potential activities could be devised by a tour operator catering to gamers. Be it power leveling, or "How To's" for a particular MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) game title held as a workshop. Right along a gamer tourist attending a Blizzard or SOE annual convention. The only restriction is how enterprising can a travel agency be in marketing such vacation packages to gamers. I haven't even mentioned anything about cruise ships holding similar events just for gamers.

The sky is the limit for the tour operator. For the gamer tourist many splendid lifetime memories will certainly be created and cherished throughout the years to come.

Peace & Governance Concept: China Assimilates North Korea As A Protectorate Territory

2011-01-24T14:59:00.002-05:00

Hello All,

I'm about to state a very unconventional proposed solution that the unstable State of North Korea poses to the world at large. In a move that will make the Chinese appear as either saviors or as a rising colonial power of the 21st century from the East.

Noting that the oldest known civilizations known to humanity besides that of Northern Africa or Asia Minor. Is also located in the East that being with present day China and India. China in particular was a super power many thousands of years ago. And, with the ascending of the East it will be once again. This is not an occurrence to be feared, since it can yield many wonderful opportunities for those of us in the West.

As the pendulum continues to swing back onto the East. Taking note that in the last 2 to 3 centuries the Western powers were known as the Colonial powers of the world. Which to this day Great Britain, France, and the United States all have territories far from their mainland nations. As the East becomes prominent in regards to China and India I foresee both nations becoming the new colonial powers, but from the East. Aiding unstable nations be it in Africa, the Middle East, or in Central and South America. This won't happen tomorrow, but it could potentially occur in the coming centuries.

With this assessment in hand at least as how I foresee it taking a cue from Human history. In order to diffuse the hostility coming from a very unstable North Korea. I propose for the Chinese to further reduce embarrassment from actions or saber rattling from North Korea. Where the tensions of South Korea if not the United States or the United Nations could fully escalate into another armed conflict with North Korea. That through negotiations the Chinese step in and Annex North Korea as its protectorate State. Basically becoming a Chinese territory, since China has had experience on a much smaller scale in terms to "Hong Kong". When the British handed its former territory back to China when its lease of Hong Kong had elapsed.

Although the Chinese will not be leasing North Korea as a territory. Besides any hopes for a Korean unification will be dashed completely for the South Koreans. It will spell an end to the troublesome armistice that ended the Korean conflict some 50 years earlier. Where the aggressions of North Korea will be muted entirely by the Chinese. The 6 party talks with North Korea will cease due to the fact that Chinese will assume complete supervision of the North Korean nuclear program.

If North Korea accepted itself as a Chinese Protectorate it will see itself in a new and stronger light. The present critical state of a North Korean economy will be merged into the overall Chinese economy. The adoption of the Chinese yuan as a currency will be assumed. China for its part will assume responsibility for the welfare and infrastructure needs of North Korea. By gradual benchmarks the North Korean military will be assimilated into the overall Chinese military forces as conscripts.

China in return will gain access to all North Korean mineral rights, maritime fisheries, and agriculture lands. Following the rulebook as to how China is already developing such commodity rich assets within Africa.

The North Korea president and ruling elites will become equal partners with the Chinese in governance of North Korea at all levels of government. The North Korean defacto monarchy will be recognized by the Chinese State. Where the monarchy will have a say in national and military policy with limited powers. As agreed to during the negotiations with the Chinese where they assumed a greater responsibility with North Korea as its protectorate.

The West be it the United States, European, and the United Nations. If not to a limited extent the South Koreans and the Japanese will have one former fear from North Korea assailed. Although a new fear to replace it in watching as to how the expansionism of China will be displayed. Where its military powers becoming even greater in absorbing the 4th greatest army in the world, that being of North Korea.

The West can not have its cake and eat it too, at least not at the same time. So with this fact stated an uneasy "Win / Win" scenario can be achieved. Where the North Korean threat becomes emasculated by the Chinese. Although with it the Chinese gaining its first major territorial block. By fulfilling its destiny as a colonial power from the East for the 21st century and beyond.

Jewels of Truth Statements & Favorite Quotes of The Month

2011-01-20T17:11:00.000-05:00

Hello All,

I hope your "New Year" festivities were pleasant and safe. I'm sorta late in posting this installment of "Jewels of Truth" due to taking a personal family trip to Miami, FL. It is just now I've caught up now to my old routine of activities.

Today's trio of all original spiritual wisdom statements are on the topics of: Appreciation, Will Power, and the "Will of God". Enjoy them, and your comments are always welcome.

Thanks.

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921) Why do we crave for love and appreciation as souls?

We are more than a singular spiritual entity of God's making. When we combine our interests with other beings of a like mind and heart we truly become alive. We can transcend our mere mortal shells into a splendor that only God(dess) can offer us. We become one in a unified "Spirit of God" where such a harmony affords us the attributes of love and appreciation. In truth when we harmonize such qualities in ourselves and within others we become open vessels. Allowing our spirits to transcend the mundane into the sublime according to the "Will of God". Which constantly bathes our spirits in the rays of his glorious absolute Love. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

922) Where there is a will, there is always an avenue to succeed. Having a fortified will of perseverance allows a person to travel past naysayers and inner criticism. To a land of promise full of opportunity and bountiful growth to be seized and shared with many. The mother of invention grants good cheer to those who seek the fruit of their labors with an inner resolve of confidence.

Those who succumb to doubts and naysayers are broken before they have fully begun their own journey to promise and gratitude. Listen to your courage within your heart, ignore the doubts within your nagging mind of angst. Be wary of the criticism of naysayers, many have forfeited their own glories by listening to their own doubts first. The ones with strength shall overcome many obstacles before them. But know the path is not a solitary one, many true friends and helpers will be found along the way. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

923) When one permits themselves to ardently follow the "Will of God" by a faithful devotion. This is when wonders and all manners of grace shall become self-evident, by the numerous daily occurrences in our lives. By invoking a glorious tradition according to the precepts of morality set though out all benevolent humane traditions. One only becomes empowered to cross into a Holy threshold of a truthful living. When such a decent lifestyle follows in the footsteps of the divine giants that came before us. This grants us the ability to transgress our flawed human nature by God's grace. Into a steadfast miraculous dynamic where our spirits become imbued in the radiance of God's mercy. We begin to make things happen that were once uncommon to us during our normal hours. We begin to parallel the "Will of God" with those of a like mind, heart, and spirit. When we follow this "Will of God" we all celebrate in the majesty of our loving creator. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

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The whole of the holy life is good friends. ---The Buddha. (To his cousin Ananda.)

Appreciation is the vessel for future blessings. ---Michael Berg.

When forced to make a choice between a greater evil and a lesser evil, choose to look for the greater good instead. ---Words to Remember Quest. By: Mother Deasie, Rivervale, Everquest 2 MMORPG, by "Sony Online Entertainment".

MMO Games Concept: Universal Avatar Service

2010-12-26T13:16:00.003-05:00

Hello All,

For those of you that are PC gamers that have played multiple MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) game worlds in the course of your life so far. Will know that in each game world you play on your basically creating your avatar from scratch. What if you don't have to go that route any longer? What if you had the choice to play a "Master Avatar" that is created in your main MMO and can be transferred to other MMOG within reason. How many of you would enjoy such an option offered by a game publisher that hosts multiple MMO game titles? Let's say what if: SOE (Sony Online Entertainment), NC Soft, iJJi, Nexon, Aeria, and a lesser extent EA Games or Turbine Entertainment.

All of those game publishers if not others that offer 3 or more MMO game titles in their catalog. Could offer a value added option of the "Universal Avatar Service" or (UAS) for a shorthand acronym from now on in this description. I'll use references of SOE in my examples since I'm most familiar with their selection of MMO game titles.

Consider SOE that offers a premium subscriber plan called "Station Access" at $30 US each month. That a premium subscriber plan could offer already to its members at no additional charge minus some "up sell" Ala carte charges explained later on. For those game publishers listed above that are F2P business model mostly. Than a "Universal Avatar Service or (UAS)" can be utilized as an account upgrade option. If not for those F2P game publishers can offer a (UAS) feature at $10 to $20 US at a one time fee. Also the game publisher like SOE, NC Soft, EA Games (That owns Mythic Entertainment & Origin Systems makers of "Ultima Online") can choose to offer a (UAS) service plan as an account upgrade option. Can charge the aforementioned $10 to $20 one time fee plus an additional $3 to $5 US dollars each month. (if it wasn't offered via a premium subscriber plan like SOE's "Station Access")

Now that the general pricing scheme has been explained minus the would be "up sell" charges in getting the attention of the game publishers. This is what a "Universal Avatar Service" plan is all about.

First, continuing with SOE MMO game titles as per the examples in which they offer. That a (UAS) player account that creates a player character in their main MMO game world of choice. Can transfer or export that player race to all other MMO game worlds, no matter if the game theme or lore is utterly different. For example, picture "Star Wars Galaxies" where a player creates a "Wookie" as a player race. With a "Universal Avatar Service" plan that player can export their "Wookie" avatar into all other SOE MMO games as an exclusive option. Be it: Everquest, Everquest 2, Planetside, Vanguard, Free Realms, the upcoming MMO's of "The Agency or DC Online Universe". The only difference is how that "Wookie" player avatar will appear due to the different graphic engine's in each MMO game world. But, all the racial traits of that "Wookie" will be maintained in all game worlds that the player wishes to explore within the SOE MMO games catalog they host.

Second, a player with a (UAS) account will create a "Universal Surname" for their master avatar. Where the first name can be altered from MMO game world to game world. But the family name per say would be the universal identifier of such a master avatar played in numerous game worlds.

Third, the (UAS) account will maintain the same gender of their master avatar in all game worlds. If they wish to alter the gender of the avatar in another game world this is where one of the two aforementioned "Up sell" charges is utilized. For a fee of anywhere $3 to $5 US dollars the player can alter the gender of their master avatar for that one particular MMO game world they have just entered.

Fourth, this feature is one of the most important ones that the base player class or skill set can be maintained as a form of continuity across all game worlds. The (UAS) account will have the option to exercise by their choice to keep the base player class or skill set. Which they had in their main MMO game world, when the (UAS) first began.

So if that aforementioned player "Wookie" was a "Doctor" in "Star Wars Galaxies" they'll have the option of being a "Templar" in "Everquest 2". One base class or profession in-game if not a skill set for a MMO game world that uses a skill tree system instead. Can be transferred from game world to game world at the players discretion. Of course the player can opt to go with another class or skill set instead. Without feeling the need to being pigeon holed in game play, but at least it is an option for them to explore.

If the (UAS) player chooses to keep their main class or skill set into another MMO game world. They'll have the second opportunity of the next "Up sell" by the game publisher. That for an additional fee say $10 to $15 US a player can opt to be given a player character at a mid level range in game play. For example in a game world with a level cap at 50 can opt for a level 25 avatar in the base player class or skill set that was transferred to this new game world. What this offers is a need to avoid the newbie content at the outset of the game. But not cheating the player out of the high end game content. Which they'll still have to earn via game play achievements just like the general population in that particular game world. This also offers the player the chance to avoid at least up to a mid range player character. From replaying the same base player class or skill set in effort that was already invested in their main MMO game title.

Fifth, SOE had offered for a time a player character service called "Station Players". For their games of Everquest, Everquest 2, and Vanguard which included player stat tracking, leader board's and rankings, personal photo galleries, item database, rag doll profile picture with stats of personal equipment being shown. All of these offerings comes with a "Universal Avatar Service" plan at the outset. It will be offered on a personal web page with tabbed tracking results just like SOE "Station Players" was designed to offer. But, also other players can right click the player avatar's in that particular game world and inspect them. Seeing similar information from that one or more game worlds the (UAS) exists within. It is up to the (UAS) player to offer publicly or restrict the information or pictures that are shown in privacy permissions.

Another secondary offering of this feature is for those online game communities that have game divisions in multiple MMO games. Where 3 to 5 (UAS) players or more are listed in any one particular guild in-game. The guild stats, rankings, photo's, wealth holdings, etc... will be tracked as a courtesy. So the "Universal Avatar Service" players that belong to a mutual guild that plays at multiple MMO game worlds from that one particular game publisher. Will have this added incentive to their game play sessions in many MMO game worlds.

So to recap the "Universal Avatar Service" plan will have a player account the option to export from their main MMO game title. Their player race, class / skill set (if so desired and pay extra for a mid range character), universal surname, gender (a fee to alter a player gender per game title), and a player character tracking stats and progress service across multiple MMO's (including their guild if it qualifies). All of these features can be transferred to any number of MMO game titles that such a particular game publisher offers. Within their present to future inventory of MMO game titles.

This is a shot in the arm of premium subscriber plans for those game publishers that base their business on game subscribers. If not F2P (Free to Play) game publishers offering such an upgrade account option at an added fee via a micro-transaction store front. The days of redundancy in game play can be changed from its current model for gamers into the creation of a "Master Avatar" across numerous game world titles. It is up to the game publisher if they so wish to pursue it as an offering for their installed customer base.

Television Concept: Tv Sets With Virtual Remote Controls

2010-12-23T10:01:00.006-05:00

Hello All,

With Christmas only two days away here in my part of sunny Florida. How many of you would enjoy a television of tomorrow available today?

No I'm not speaking of those 3-D televisions with the clunky 3D glasses in order to get an eventual migraine headache. How about a television that allows the user to be their own "Remote Control". Where through voice recognition and wireless motion controller technology. The days of fumbling for a remote control under the couch cushions are gone.

Television remote control technology has been with us for about 25 to 30 years or so. Yes, its gotten way more sophisticated by adding more programmable features and confusing buttons. Where the remote control of today appears more like a magical wand of a techno wizard.

Picture, where you the TV user can control and interact with your television either by voice commands. Such as loudly saying "TV On, TV Channel 46, TV Surf My Favorite Channels, and of course TV Off". Noting that when addressing the television you can select the default "TV" nickname or create your own. So there won't be any confusion when addressing your television for a verbal command.

What about if your not interested in speaking commands like to a faithful domestic pet, albeit electronic in this case. You care to use hand or arm gestures via a wireless motion controller technology to prompt the television to your desired results. Similar to today's Microsoft Xbox 360 "Kinnect" technology that has recently debuted for its video game console. Where you the TV viewer can input motions within the range of the TVs motion camera to execute commands. Like waving your hands like you would to a person saying hello, but in this case it turns on your television. Or clapping your hands in order to turn off the television. Like the classic "Clapper" technology of years past to turn on or off lamps and so forth. Of course noting if clapping the TV virtual remote system would need safe guards. To avoid false sounds like a thunderstorm lightening clap triggering the television each time for its programmed input command.

There can be of course a combination of the two virtual remote control input commands used in tandem. Like the clapping that both triggers the sound portion of the voice recognition platform and the wireless motion controller of the TV set. Or a TV viewer says "Alice (as the TVs nickname) go to channel 46 and the TV viewer also waves their hand to cancel that command request at the last moment."

The virtual remote control will also have a portion of the TV screen. Say like a quarter of the screen that is a dedicated command screen that pop's on or off. When the TV viewer makes their command inputs, be it voice or motion controller. The virtual command screen that pops up is the equivalent of today's remote control. It also acts as a confirmation page that the television has accurately heard or seen via motions your input commands to execute. This virtual command screen can be pre-positioned to be anywhere on the screen that the user feels most comfortable with in viewing. For example be it in the center of the TV screen or one of its four corners.

In the future such virtual remote control televisions can have additional layers of interactivity. Such as advertisers promoting a new product on TV. Where the TV viewer either by a voice command input or by a pre-selected motion gesture would request additional information or a product discount coupon. Where the TV viewers information such as postal address is securely stored on a users TV set.

The voice recognition and wireless motion controller platform can also allow the original television owner. To create a "Master Password" whereby if the television is ever stolen when plugged into another location as per a physical postal address. If the "Master Password" isn't spoken and gestured the television won't operate. And it'll trigger an alert when its connected to a cable or satellite dish connection other than its own. (at its predefined physical postal address)

The added convenience and depth of interactivity can only grow with a virtual remote controlled enabled television. Be it with voice recognition or wireless motion control platforms as part of a brand new stand alone television set or purchased as an additional peripheral for the Television.

Jewels of Truth Statements & Favorite Quotes of The Month

2010-12-19T09:48:00.004-05:00

Hello All,

It's that time of the month again for another original trio of "Jewels of Truth" to be shared.

I hope many of you are preparing well and enjoying this festive time of the year. No matter your faith this is often a time to rekindle our relationships with one another. To value what is good and cherish the rest with a spirit of thanksgiving and delight.

A week ago I finished writing my 3rd Volume to the "Jewels of Truth" series. As I stated in my last entry back in November that each volume consists of 365 all original spiritual wisdom statements and/or proverbs. So my running total to date is 1098, so technically I've started to write volume 4. :o) Albeit writing the material is one thing for me, another more time consuming is compiling it into a proper manuscript. Since I write all this material by hand and then edit and transcribe it to digital form when I'm able to do so. I'm still going at a snails pace of compiling the manuscript of volume 2 needing another 109 statements to be set into place. With all likelihood I'll publish or more likely self-publish via "iUniverse" itself. Much like i did with Volume 1 "Jewels of Truth: A Soul Odyssey Within".

Although one day I do hope that I find myself a literally agent within the field of spirituality. Or knowing synchronicity I hope a good one finds me. Since I seem to lack the business acumen needed in the world of publishing much less have a proper marketing budget of my own. That will give this spiritual wisdom material of mine its proper due in the fullness of time.

Today's three "Jewels of Truth" topics cover the areas of: a Rainbow, Vigilance, and Magic. Do note that statement #919 was originally shared on this blog site on December 18th, 2008 which was the same day it was written. It was one of those that was very inspiring for me to share just like the recent #1088 back in late November of this year.

So without a further adieu here are spiritual wisdom statements: #917, #918, and #920.

Enjoy.

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917) Our souls shine brightly like a rainbow of life. Where we are accompanied by many spiritual elements throughout our sojourn on this Earth of ours. In Spirit we are never alone, we constantly have the blessed company of our loves ones. Be they known to us in this lifetime or if they have been with us in numerous lifetimes. Each Spirit acting as a "Ray of Light" shines its own brilliance of a holy light within the "Rainbow" of our life. We are united in a common purpose, where ever we go be it safe or not on this Earth or beyond. Our heavenly companions surround our spirit as if a constant bubble of absolute love that only the Holy Spirit is capable of producing. Those that accept such a rainbow of heavenly unity shall walk in peace and with the grace of God(dess) always without fail. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

918) Those with a vigilant heart must always uphold the truth for the common good. Doing so permits transparency of the masses so as to govern with prudence and wise counsel. If the populace does not hold a government, a corporation, or any other institution in check. Than gross negligence, abuses of the system, or crimes will be committed without regard to safety, property, or the utmost general welfare for all that allows liberty to flourish.

Vigilance must occur in tandem with those who are honest brokers for the justice of the many. Otherwise there will be no accountability for the abuses or high crimes done to the State or its own citizenry. Without vigilance there is no hope for the highest good of all that are concerned for the agenda of the many. Vigilance is the sentinel of the astute and the considerate. For a place where justice is the highest and fairest regard for all who are of the "Light of God". ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

920) I believe and know in Magic! This magic is not pagan or based upon witchcraft. It is based on the sacred "Divinity" within all of us and the beauty of life itself. This magic I speak of manifests itself in synchronicities, omens, blessings, and most of all "Miracles" both small and large. Another word for this magic is the "Grace" of God(dess) that performs wonders that are dynamic and vibrantly alive.

All of life is singing in harmony. It is only when we quiet the turmoil around our minds & hearts and truly listen. Can we begin to hear the orchestra of God(dess) in its fullest splendor. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

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The more alert we become to the blessing that flows into us through everything we touch, the more our own touch will bring blessing. ---David Steindl-Rast. "A Listening Heart".

People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone. ---Audrey Hepburn.

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and Third by experience, which is the bittersweet. ---Confucius.

Controversial Concept: Italian Corruption In The Garbage Industry

2010-11-29T20:04:00.011-05:00

Hello All,

I first learned about the plight of the Italian citizenry of corrupt mafia driven garbage industry. When a few years ago the island of Sicily succumbed to the crisis. However since the mid 1990's or so the lovely city of Naples has the same dismal legacy of corruption with its garbage industry. Due to the Mafia or as they are known around the Campania region of Italy. As the "Camorra" a criminal syndicate like any other with historical ties to the country.

My controversial concept is only a partial drop in the bucket solution which is a form of Poetic Justice all its own. Basically it is two pronged one in classifying the "Camarro" or Mafia organizations throughout Italy as "Enemies of the State". Akin to an illegal militia, what this could do is make it the Italian military's problem. Similar as to how Mexico is dealing with its own decades long corruption along its northern border with the U.S..

The second prong of my proposal is seizing the villa estates of known Camarro Don leaders. If not corrupted Italian government officials and seize a portion of their assets and estates. Whereby the aforementioned villa estates that are out in the country side away from large density residential populations. Be Rezoned into Garbage Dumping Grounds this is the poetic justice to be served filthy and diseased to these villains of the State.

The villas can be seized under a national police or military raid. Since local police can not be trusted due to potential corruption with the local mafia groups. During seizure all property in furnishings, especially antiques and/or any vehicles become property of the State to be liquidated. In order to fund properly the enterprise of the garbage industry of converting this recently seized villa into a garbage dumping ground.

There have been reports since 2004 in Naples Italy of riots from citizens. Because of an incinerator being built that will affect the health of the local population. Other riots from citizens by placing a converted plot of land near a residential and agriculture vicinity into a garbage dumping ground. Where entire garbage trucks were set ablaze in protest. Needing police escorts for said garbage trucks in order to conduct their business.

The Italian government is in over its head with its current counter measures against corrupt Mafia and government officials. New bold initiatives to protect the citizens from these illegal predators of the State are required. My concept is but one that could be considered before more lives are endangered from riots to an environmental catastrophe.

Sources:

Wikipedia: Camorra
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camorra

BBC News: Europe Article May 28th 2008
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7423245.stm

A Heaven Beyond "Space And Time" As A Dimension

2010-11-25T14:42:00.006-05:00

Hello All,

First, all of those here in the States I would like to wish you a "Happy Thanksgiving" holiday. May good company and delicious meals be served by family and friends alike.

Now just yesterday I finished writing "Jewels of Truth" statement #1088 which will be part of Volume 3. Where every Jewels of Truth volume consists of 365 statements slash proverbs. So subsequently this is part of the tail end of Volume 3 just days away from being completed at least in content. I'm still compiling Volume 2 at a snails pace however.

This statement #1088 inspired by the technique of automatic writing explains something of grand importance at least to those of faith and to meta-physicians. That the realm of "Heaven" is not in a specific place or occupies any sort of dimensional sovereign space. It is a realm or a reality beyond "Space & Time" completely and Statement #1088 explains it to a relative degree.

Enjoy.

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1088) We as humanity envision creation through the prism of "Time and Space". This is all well and good, except for the fact the realities of the Spirit realms are not governed by these principles. Picture a realm without any places to occupy. What comes to mind is nothing at all, but that is incomplete in conjecture. There is a something there and that ethereal substance or essence is a limitless energy field. A catalyst force that gave shape and meaning to the physical realities. Not as a parent, but as an extension of itself from the power of all souls on a macro scale. In which you so appropriately call "God(dess)" as a Divine entity.

Angels in spirit have no bodies per say and no height or width. Because Heaven is not occupied in a place. Its a field or realm of pure holy catalyst energy. Spirits have no scope of size to them because there is no space in the ethereal realms. What they do have is a sheer force or a magnitude of energetic authority due to the indwelling "Spirit of God". This is the distinction from the ethereal to the physical realities.

In terms of a ghost that is sighted with a given corporeal form as a person of sorts. That is just a psychic impression from the memory of that particular soul. Projecting its appearance into what was akin to a form of nostalgia. Not a mirage, but a memory given shape and an outlined psychic residue projected outward.

There is a Hope for science to grasp such a distinctive view of creation. If it is to grapple with its role in the great beyond, not just in "Outer Space", but within the realms of "Inner Space" that binds all realities as One. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

Jewels of Truth Statements & Favorite Quotes of The Month

2010-11-20T19:38:00.005-05:00

Hello All,

For those of you in Canada I hope your "Thanksgiving Holiday" was enjoyed well. Here in the States our "Thanksgiving" celebrations are just around the corner. Where we hopefully enjoy quality time with our friends and families. Sharing a good meal, and if able according to your budgets donate some time or money to a worthy charity of your choice.

Myself I'm more mindful of the plight of local food banks and our homeless population.

Without a further adieu, enjoy this months trio of all original "Jewels of Truth" statements on the topics of: Light, Intentions, and the Over soul.

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914) We are the "Light of God" the Majestic. This light is the lifeblood of all creation from its simplest to most complex forms of being. We must by grace "Shine" truly so as to spread this glorious light of God(dess) within us all. In doing so we set each other free with a diversity that is only mirrored by the beautiful array of all mother nature herself. If we allow this spiritual Light within us to be hidden. We are committing an injustice not only to ourselves, but to all who are near and far from our reach.

This "Light of God" is abundant and without limit in its scope and supply. When we give of the Light of God(dess) within us. We act as co-creators by shining brightly and purely with unconditional Love. Our "Light" is alive and vibrant as a living praise to the Glory of God(dess). Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

915) Those who hold a sacred intention by unconditional love and have the power to purify themselves. Can achieve any miracle that is sought as long as they take the proper steps to achieve the desired results. That are for the highest grace for all life in terms of following the "Will of God". Those who can realize this wisdom fully can to wonders based on an absolute Love for the world and to a greater extent themselves. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

916) Our souls acting out as an incarnation of our "Highest Self" or known as the "Over Soul". Will inhabit various dimensional planes of existence be it from the numerous ethereal realms down to the physical common reality. Consider "Space & Time" as if a geometric circle representing our evolution in the span of a lifetime. Our "Highest Self" as a witness absorbs all of our stages of a mortal life. Be it our mothers womb, our physical birth, our total life, and our return to Spirit in passing from mortality. To us, such a life can be blessed by many decades of a linear time line in one or more regional landscapes. To the "Over Soul" all of this occurs in a realm without time nor space as a dimension. So all this occurs instantly like a compressed reality akin to a fast forward playback recording. Similar as to how those with an experience of their life flashing before their eyes near a hazardous encounter.

Now consider a multitude of our twin souls, who are a mirror images of ourselves having incarnations in other time lines within the space time continuum. Be it as humanity in our ever present world, or other lifetimes that are to be perceived as bizarre from our vantage point. Why this occurs is that God is hedging his bets in order to experience all realities be it our own or parallel ones. In order to be a living dynamic monotheist / plural-theist deity. So as to experience the totality of creation through his / her own creations. Not as a Divine puppet master, but as a loving parental figure that transcends fickle curiosity into the sublime affections of all life. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

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He makes people pleased with him by making them first pleased with themselves. ---Lord Chesterfield.

If you dedicate yourself to service, the doors will open. ---Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan. "Alchemical Wisdom"

Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen. ---Conan O'Brien.

Philanthropic Concept: Adopt A Scout Troop Program

2010-10-28T20:55:00.006-05:00

Hello All,

This proposed concept is more up the alley of the various Scout Troops across America. Be they: Cub, Brownie, Boy, Girl, and Explorer Scout programs by Troop affiliation or up to a "Boys & Girls Club" outfit in a locality. Where we often see when driving our cars a municipality may have road signage of a "Adopt A Road Program". Well this is where my inspiration came in the form of Patron(s) through a local "Community Foundation" setting can set up a Trust Fund to support local area "Scout Troops". If a local Community Foundation is lacking in any given city than a foundation can be created. Where several patrons can pool together their resources to support such an initiative.

An executor or Trustee that oversees the expenditures from the "Scout Troop Fund" with collected receipts from the Troop staff. Can support a Troop by making sure that camping or other needed equipment is procured, well maintained, and in proper storage. Providing fuel vouchers to Scout Troop staffers that provide their own vehicles in transporting Scouts during an event. If not a chartered transport vehicle can be utilized when needed. For Scouts that qualify based on need to provide assistance in procuring New Uniforms and other Scout member incidentals.

Such a Scout Troop philanthropic fund can also expose the Scouts to local and regional cultural activities beyond that of a camping trip. Such as a local or regional area: Museums, Theater Plays, Musical Concerts, Sporting Events, etc... Patron(s) with a guest can also be invited to tag along such cultural events with a Scout Troop. To see how their donations are making a difference in the lives of the youth. Would be Patron(s) would be solicited by a local "Community Foundation" program if not some other local fund raising "Adopt A Scout Troop Program" area events.

This concept would go a long way to ensure that our youth have stable role models in the various Scout programs already in place across America. Including that such Troops are properly funded and maintained with dedicated staff members.

Games Industry Concept: Virtual Game Publisher Conventions

2010-10-25T13:31:00.007-05:00

Hello All,

This conceptual entry for the games industry is one I've had in my collection of notebooks. Many of us know about some game publishers throwing a convention each year for their customer base. One that comes directly to mind is "Sony Online Entertainment", which this has been going on for nearly a decade. In which case I'll use them as an obvious example as I explain how my concept will work out.

For those not aware what a game publisher annual convention entails for its customer base. Well there are various activities that are held. For example the most notable at least to me are the costume contents. That are contests held for the most note worthy costumes from one of the game worlds that players enjoy. Besides that there are game developer "meet and greets" regarding existing or new games in development from that particular game publisher. There may be some panel talks or workshops held about such and such a game world, particularly an MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online). There are most famously beautiful models dressed up for certain games being marketed at the time. Where game booths are concerned that showcase playable demo's for a future new game title or expansion to an existing game. And, lastly goodies or what is termed as "Swag", which is merchandising items handed out freely at the game booths.

To be honest I've never had the pleasure to attend such a gamers convention. So if i missed out an obvious show room floor activity you the reader will know why. The reason why I've never attended such a much lauded event is basically due to financial cost. It's not in my personal budget, which may be the majority reason why many gamers only read (watch videos) about such events and not attend them personally.

My concept would change all that by giving game publishers a bridge to reach their customer base in the virtual space. Hopefully as the real world gamer convention is being held by the game publisher at a bricks & mortar locale. In Sony's case it's usually in California near their San Diego headquarters or in Nevada typically Las Vegas.

Let's take three of SOE's MMORPG game worlds as part of this example. One being fantasy in "Everquest 2", one being sci-fi "Star Wars Galaxies", and one being for the youth / children demographic of "Free Realms". This is basically the 3 basic food groups of the MMO gamer out in the world to date.

Now picture in the fantasy, sci-fi, and youth MMORPG that SOE creates in my example a exhibition game zone. That will be themed each year differently consisting for a newly created free content to the game. Such as a village for "Everquest 2 & Free Realms" and a city in "Star Wars Galaxies". For players of all levels to mingle in the shops selling exclusive in-game items for that years convention. Of course a series of story plots following that years theme to the convention will be devised for a set of quests. Next all game worlds will have low to mid player level dungeons developed that tie into the starting village / city scape's or known as the exhibition zone. There will be of course a high level player raid instances developed for all other players in "Everquest 2" or "Star Wars Galaxies".

One additional item these exhibition zones will be like a booster (action) pack using SOE's terminology. Where like a "Worlds Fair" in reality it is left behind for the local populace to enjoy for years to come. In this case it would become part of the MMO game world space delivered as free content. Courtesy of that years particularly themed game publisher convention as a thank you to its online MMO customer base.

If the game publisher wishes to get real fancy in the village / city zone. Develop a media player window set off in a virtual theater location. Where either a live streamed feed via web cams to the convention show room floor is displayed. For gamers that wish to hang out in such a spot in order to tie together the real and virtual conventions as a concept. Where such a media player can also stream "Live or Recorded" events from game developers for whatever is held that day in an activity schedule. So the online gamer in those exhibition zones can feel a part of the game publisher convention but by being logged into their MMO of choice.

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Now if a game publisher wants to showcase games that are not of a MMO genre. These additional details would allow an online web gamers convention to be showcased. To its customers at large who are not subscribers to an existing MMO or to the game media press not able to attend personally.

Consider a portal website that is developed just for that years convention. Showcasing various sections that are invite only such as to the game press in attendance. Or to customers / gamers at large that are curious enough to watch what is ongoing at the real convention room floor.

Events showcased through such a web portal can be similar to what may occur as an E3 trade show convention. But instead of getting it second hand from a plethora of the media press. The game publisher can structure it in such a way that you only see what the game publisher wants you to see. For example, any game developer panel discussions, video game trailers for new or existing games, exclusive Q&A game developer chats just for the web portal audience (usually held right after the scheduled convention floor presentation and Q&A), and lastly a game demo that is playable via a Cloud Computing" service. This last one will take more finesse to explain, picture a service like "Onlive" that is subcontracted by Sony. To tie in a playable game demo that is typically only shown as a convention game booth. But thanks to the wonder of "cloud computing" those at the web portal can play a game demo of a: Sony PlayStation 3, PSP portal game, or just some other PC game title. Web portal users can either plug in a USB game pad controller on their computer systems or use an existing PC keyboard and mouse set-up to play the game demo.

Numerous marketing promotions abound for the game publisher to offer via the MMO exhibition zones or through the online web portal. For instance a yearly sweepstakes can be held for its own customers that attend the virtual game convention. Where the prize is an all expense 3 day 2 night trip to next years onsite game convention being held. Via the web portal to the convention there can be exclusive beta codes handed out to the game press or its registered customers to the web portal for a new game title. Secondary contents held in both the exhibition zones of an MMO or the web portal for merchandising swag. (T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Hats, Posters, Free Select Game Titles, etc...)

All of this is Doable Today as a concept. It just takes the ingenuity of a game publisher to be invested in such a pursuit. For the game publisher its a "No Brainer" outlet to reach their customer base via a online virtual space. This novel concept would allow game publishers that have no such annual convention in real life. To hold one each year just in a virtual online space. And, for those that do like SOE to augment they're existing game convention with this "Tie In" virtual event each year.

The customers win with free content, and exposure to game titles that will exist or currently do in the MMO space. And certainly game publishers will by promoting their game title products in a unique outlet that can be celebrated each year exclusively.

Jewels of Truth Statements & Favorite Quotes of The Month

2010-10-17T22:41:00.002-05:00

Hello All,

I welcome you to another iteration of the "Jewels of Truth" series for this month of October. This entry the topics will be on: Mentors, Hope, and Peace.

For those preparing here in the States for their "Halloween" festivities. May you to do safely and especially have a ghoulish good time.

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911) Not all teachers are mentors. Mentors are teachers that excel by going the extra mile with their pupil. That focus not on there weaknesses or their faults. But surmount them by looking beyond to the whole individual. Where the pupil will eventually rise to the occasion and become a sublime teacher of his own to the mentor.

Teaching not the lesson plans, but teaching the mentor who they are as a person. Mentors seek to bring balance within the environment of their knowledge base they are instilling into the student. Mentors teach by example and practice in innovative ways that address the core needs of their students. A good student must be receptive and of a reasonable temperament to be allowed to be guided in many different types of instructions.

Teachers only teach the study material at hand making sure of student comprehension. Mentors truly outshine such basic tenets of learning. Mentors get to remold their pupils by an honorable craft that yields hopefully a better individual for society as a whole. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

912) What is Hope?

Hope is based on truth, faith, and love for a better event or circumstance to appear. It is based on a truth for the sake of a purity of a true expression in time. It is based on faith so as to have a positive expectation in one's growth. So as to stir within a sacred intention by an outlook that will nourish the soul and not discourage it. It is based on an unconditional Love for the beauty of such an inspired moment that can only come forth by the "Will of God(dess)".

What to "Hope" for is up to the individual in need. However make sure that your hope is on a true foundation based on a faith in God(dess). Not a hope that is based on vanity nor ego, which will only lead your expectations astray. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

913) Only those that make "Peace" shall have peace of mind. For in the creating of peace there is a solace of the heart and mind that surrenders logic for calm. A calm that only those who know how to be still within their mind can be open to many wondrous things. Peace for its own sake is empty. Peace when it is shared is truly lasting and harmonious. Surrender your havoc and know the healing fortitude that a gentle peace can only offer through unconditional love. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

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Truth has beauty, power and necessity. ---Sylvia Ashton-Warner.

There is no surprise more magical than the surprise of being loved. ---Charles Morgan.

Instead of looking for love, give it; constantly renew it in yourself and you will always feel its presence within you. It will always be there smiling at you, gazing on you kindly. ---Omraam Mikhael Aivanhov.

Automobile Concept: Replica Vehicles With A Modern Twist

2010-09-25T16:54:00.006-05:00

Hello All,

My concept of a replica vehicle isn't one of those that are authentic down to the engine block. Or a car reproduction kit that can be assembled on your own. Its something more so that a present day auto maker could accommodate into its own assembly line of today.

Picture your favorite vintage or collectible car model (Mine is the Jaguar E-Type) that is reproduced in its exterior body and interior decor only. So consider a modern replica of a classic vehicle done by Jaguar of "TaTa Motors". (The current owners of the Jaguar brand) Let's say its a "Jaguar E-Type" not redesigned like the "Volkswagen, Beetle" model or the "Ford, Thunderbird". But a true replica in the word of its exterior body of the vehicle and an interior decor that mimics the classic design. However the chassis or the under carriage of the vehicle consists of all the modern components that are expected today. Be it: Hybrid Engine, Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), a modern Power Train, Multi-Point Fuel Injection, Variable transmission, etc...

The interior of this modern replica "Jaguar E-Type" will follow the classical color interiors with leather seating. However modern amenities such as: GPS, CD Player with MP3 portable jack, Front & Side Curtain Passenger Air Bags, Auto Dimming Lights, Electronic Compass on a Rear View Mirror, Key Less Entry, Wireless Blue Tooth connectivity, etc...

If "TaTa Motors" offered this as a nostalgia to its luxury vehicle customers. I'm sure other luxury auto makers would follow suit be it: BMW, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Alfa Romero, Porsche, Ferrari, Mercedes Benz, etc... Just consider seeing Vintage and Collectible vehicles with a modern replica twist as stated above on today's roads.

These Modern Replica's won't just be for automobile collectors like "Jay Leno". But, accessible to luxury vehicle consumers at comparable prices to a present day BMW or Mercedes Benz car model. Just Imagine the resurgence of vehicle enthusiasts with a new outlook on historic car designs. That have been relegated to today's museums come alive once more on our roadways.

Jewels of Truth Statements & Favorite Quotes of The Month

2010-09-19T17:54:00.004-05:00

Hello All,

I hope the weather in your part of the world is finding you well. Here in south west Florida (Gulf of Mexico coastline) its balmy with the summer heat and late afternoon showers. With a touch of lighting storms, which Florida is infamous for being the most dangerous spot for thunder strikes in the world.

This week I'll be sharing another trio of "Jewels of Truth" on the topics of: Clothing, Being, and Goodness. May you find them thought provoking if not comforting to a degree.

Without a further adieu:

908) Clothing of all sorts and colors be they for: causal wear, work uniforms, or formal wear are often a facsimile of the auric hues of our very soul. Those who enjoy wearing and designing clothing are remembering on a soul level. The wondrous rays of colors all our spirits enjoyed displaying in creation and in heaven itself. The multifaceted shapes and patterns of clothing mimic our souls tendency to communicate via patterns of light and colors. Like many wondrous things in creation, clothing can be a beautiful art form be it in "Au Couture" or in normal daily wear. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

909) Why are we born into a seemingly world of chaos and disorder?

The answer can be as simple and complicated as you wish. We came back as incarnated souls so as to evolve in singular and plural Spirit of God(dess) as his / her entity in this version of manifested creation. Through self-awareness we will grow as souls and relearn how to Love all Life unconditionally. Not as its master, but as its partner and friend. We can not subjugate others and not lose something Holy in the transaction. We who are reawakened by grace can choose to be better for the Holy union of God(dess) within our being. All others will need to wait a while longer in this eternal life, if they ever choose to mature and live a more wholesome lifestyle guided by the Holy Spirit within us all. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

910) All agents of benevolence act as emissaries for the one we call God the majestic. Acts of grace no matter the scale or scope are not forgotten in regards to the service rendered as a servant or worker of the light. For goodness to be given and received there first must be a sacred intent to be committed in action and thought. Everything else becomes secondary making the good that is brought forth in act and gesture. Having a relationship in terms to knowing what goodness and kindness are in service. Is essential in developing one's being and moral character akin to evolution of the soul. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

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Acquire inner peace and a multitude will find their salvation near you. ---Catherine de Hueck Doherty.

Life is given to us, we earn it by giving it. ---Rabindranath Tagore.

For it is only in (love) that one becomes, in materiality, aware of the closeness of relationship to the Creative Forces or God. ---Edgar Cayce Reading 1703-3.

Remembering "Martin Luther King, Jr.'s" Beloved Community

2010-09-14T12:04:00.006-05:00

Hello All,

Today more than ever during this period of hostility in our own personal world. If not the greater world at large be it in our Nation and beyond. Makes this philosophy proposed by "Martin Luther King,Jr." harder to pursue and for some is foolish thinking. But as the good reverend would call it the "Beloved Community". In my thoughts I consider this man who has become more Legend in reverence. A Biblical Prophet for our times, albeit an unrecognized one during this age. He wouldn't be the first, nor the last.

During a sermon delivered at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, In Montgomery, Alabama, on November 17, 1957. He said in this excerpt:

"You just keep loving people and keep loving them, even though they're mistreating you. Here's the person who is a neighbor, and this person is doing something wrong to you and all of that. Just keep being friendly to that person. Keep loving them. Don't do anything to embarrass them. Just keep loving them, and they can't stand it too long. Oh, they react in many ways in the beginning. They react with bitterness because they're mad because you love them like that. They react with guilt feelings, and sometimes they'll hate you a little more at that transition period, but just keep loving them. And by the power of your love they will break down under the load. That's love, you see. It is redemptive, and this is why Jesus says love. There's something about love that builds up and is creative. There is something about hate that tears down and is destructive. So love your enemies."

If you've ever wondered why it says to "Love Your Enemies" in the New Testament. There it is explained by the good reverend who was also a student of "Mahatma Gandhi" own philosophy of non violence.
This non-violence isn't wishy washy, there's power and grace in it for its practitioners.

Its up to all of us to choose a better and smarter way to achieve Peace. Not a peace that has no backbone, but a peace that is firmly rooted in each others better half.

Communication Console Concept: Hospital Guest To Patient Chat System

2010-08-28T10:57:00.008-05:00

Hello All,

It seems for the most part hospital visitations by guests be it family or friends. Is limited to mid 20th century technological restrictions of the land line telephone call. (via a switchboard operator) Or the very traditional in-person hospital visit by a guest.

My concept blows past this traditional model of hospital guest visitations and ushers it into the early 21st century. Picture a communications console not to dissimilar from a laptop computer on a swivel arm attached to a hospital bed. It has a chief monitor, keyboard, microphone, one of several web cams in the room, and speakers. The communication console will also have "Voice Recognition Software" so a patient can go hands free be it in typing or interfacing with the console.

Every hospital guest will need to register themselves with the hospital website. Where they'll be authenticated by registering their Drivers License or State Picture ID card. Since patient security (privacy) is of utmost sensitivity. Besides to avoid every stranger to have access to a patients rooms they shouldn't be communicating with initially. The guest once authenticated will be given an access ID login and password. Where they'll encounter a social networking page provided by the hospital for the patient. Similar to "Facebook" in format with a: Wall for written messages, IRC (Instant Relay Chat) styled chat room, an incorporated secure Twitter page for health updates on the patient, a contact listing of registered guests, a subsequent contact list of on-duty nurses and doctors that are willing to take questions on the patients status, and other novelty applications. (like graphic icons of virtual flowers, etc...) Most importantly there will be a "Web Cam Chat Room" for either one one one video chats. Or multiple guests conversing at a time chatting with the patient.

The hospital can provide a default patient profile setting for their social networking page on the communication console. Which a tech savvy patient can customize to their preferences. The security settings to a patients profile can toggle "on or off" if video chats with audio dialogue is recorded or not. If text chat log is recorded or not, etc... However if a registered guest logging into the communication console of a patient is verbally abusive with the patient of hospital staff. The hospital security staff can override the patient profile setting to record all content. In order to provide evidence of an abusive registered guest from having very limited access to the patient or none at all. The communication console will also provide to the hospital staff with sufficient clearance to view an activity log. The activity log can be in text or a video / audio log that can be scanned to view any signs to a patients health.

The Communication Console like I stated earlier can have more than one situated web camera in the hospital room. In order for the guest to view the patient from multiple angles in the hospital room if the patient is asleep. If a patient is sleeping the Nurse can input an access code to mute all verbal contact with the patient during their rest. The communication console can also have a LED bulb that goes green to red. Green is when a virtual presence has connected and is interacting with the patient. Red is when there are no registered guests on the communication console. If a patient chooses to record any video, audio, or text chats on their profile settings. They can be handed over as a private secure download at their leisure upon their release from the hospital. As a keepsake for themselves or to be shared with close relatives at their discretion.

The 1st generation of these communication consoles can be rolled out to private hospital rooms. As an additional layer of a hospital amenity for the patient to utilize during their stay. The communication console will no doubt revolutionize hospital patient to guest visitations. Allowing relatives & close friends to visit a loved one from across the country or around the globe if need be.

Games Industry Concept: Game Achievements Rewarded With Retailer Incentives

2010-08-21T23:05:00.003-05:00

Hello All,

For years now we as gamers with electronic games have reached achievement after achievement within a game title. Where by these milestones only served us in gaining additional ranks, in-game equipment, and status. Now with this concept the model for game achievements will evolve for the better and have a greater meaning to us.

Picture it when you reach anything from a trivial to majestic in-game achievements you'll be rewarded in kind by a retailer. Anything from using your first weapon in a FPS game title that offers you a retailer discount or cash rebate on your purchases. Up to in finishing a single player RPG game title by being rewarded a retailer or VISA cash gift card.

That in a nutshell is this idea that steps us forward as gamers in positive experiences. With a dual meaning for our game play and shopping habits being rewarded with another layer of incentives.

What I'm about to explain below are the intricacies of how such a plan could be pulled off by a company, game league outfit, or game publisher. This is not however one of those gimmicky programs that a gamer deposits his or her own cash to compete to win.

First, I consider this concept an evolution from what game developers already do to a game title. In terms of achievements, be they in the form of: trophies, badges, pins, or insignias in regarding a players milestone in the game title itself. Next, this concept also builds on top of what game publisher Microsoft has done with "Xbox Live" and by offering Xbox point reward system. That can be used for various downloads of media purchases be it: indie game titles, Tv episodes ala iTunes, or other offerings.

My evolution of this concept builds on what game developers and what Microsoft utilizes with Xbox points in a point system. And takes it to the next level by tying gamer achievements in a game title(s) to retailer incentives under 4 Tiers of awards. Where each achievement that is recorded in a game triggers a point system not unlike XBox Live utilizes. But also via the tier system would unlock from least to greatest retailer incentives. Such as: discounts on selected retailers participating in this program, shopper cash rebates by % (low percents for lower achievements, higher for bigger milestones), merchandise coupons be they free items or discount, and Gift or Cash Cards of various denominations. To top it all off contests and sweepstakes that individual players or entire clans or guilds can participate in for a shared prize pool. Be it: a vacation trip to a gamer convention such as "Comic-Con or E3", electronics, computer hardware, cars, cash prizes up to the millions US dollars.

The 4 Tier system would go like this: Bronze Tier 1 offers retailer discounts, Silver Tier 2 offers cash rebates or merchandise coupons, Gold Tier 3 offers Cash or Gift cards, Platinum Tier 4 offers mid to high end prizes.

Participating Corporate Sponsors can be enrolled into this program and be charged a maintenance fee as one of the several revenue streams for this company. Besides any discounts, cash rebates, coupons, or prize items offered up to the program for participating retailers. That commissions can also be paid for member referrals for any of their bonafide tracked consumer purchases. Including advertising from the sponsors that display in this program. Or fee's collected from consumer survey panels for offering their surveys to a locked group of a demographic of gamer enthusiasts.

The reward point system that the users (gamers) accumulate can be redeemed for various prizes from a reward catalog. Similar as to how online consumer survey panels offer their members. There can also be an auction site to bid on prizes with their reward points that have been earned from in-game achievements. Free reward points promotions can be offered by retailers. Or additional points earned when a user redeems and uses their retailer discounts, cash rebates, merchandise coupons, etc...

Targeted corporate sponsors or retailers can be: Computer and software makers, beverage and snack makers, electronic stores, fast food restaurants, clothing stores, music & movie stores, or types of franchise locations, game outlet stores, Mass merchandisers like Walmart, or E-Commerce retailers like Amazon.

This is a concept waiting to be seized by a enterprising company that can see the potential to be had for gamers (consumers). Giving a whole new meaning to in-game achievements from the gamers and retailers perspective.

Jewels of Truth Quotations & Favorite Quotes of The Month

2010-08-19T04:57:00.006-05:00

Hello All,

It's that time of the month again where I share another trio of my wisdom statements. Do note I'm not a daily poster to my blog site. Where I typically make posts after the 15th of any given month. Consisting of one "Jewels of Truth" post and usually two additional "Concept" posts as the plan.

As a frequent reader you'll soon realize that 5 years of this blog being about. That includes 3 "Jewels of Truth" statements per month and the math indicates a whole lot of material to enjoy. On numerous topics just at your finger tips to the right under the index of blog links.

I just wanted to state this in case if someone was wondering.

Now without a further adieu thank you for visiting.

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905) The characteristics of a soul allow it to be in numerous places at once. Such is the inheritance of being in the "Image of God". These places can be dimensions of being or of ethereal thought itself. Such numerous locales challenges us to grow in maturity as a spirit. Whereby we travel to spheres of living, be it in our dream states or during our waking hours.

All of life that is incarnated has a symbiosis with God in spirit. As extensions of his being whether we accept his Will or not. We travel as souls to where we belong akin to a reflection in a mirror. As life is called a school for the soul we sojourn whilst we're alive as people. To multiple places that cause us to grow and mature if we're paying attention in Spirit. This side of Creation is a nursery for souls of all phases of maturity. In Eternity where their is no mortal age in spirit because we are immortal souls. Again due to being in the "Image of God" we can only grow through a process of maturity, triggered by life events that provoke depth in us. Thus the "Fruit of Life" is encountered and shared as a gift with other kindred souls in this Life.

These places of the soul may consist of fields of pure energy where the formless is given shape by us. The limitations we encounter as humans have no power here. We are limitless without bounds, we are God in infinite slices becoming self-aware. We are the "I Am". ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

906) When a society is divided from itself by divisive ideologies, Lo and behold its own undoing is at hand. Inviting an atmosphere of polarizing behavior that becomes uncivilized and hateful. Where only the fundamentalist view is the true view by those who have become distorted in rhetoric. Such ideologies can be from the secular to the religious in nature and action. Causing only those with exclusive license to spew their bigotry without pause or concern for the public good. All others whom are not of this elitist thinking be they foreign or domestic in citizenry are to be mistrusted and alienated.

Such a path of beliefs will only spiral downwards away from peace and democracy. Leading to civil eruptions be they protests or riots that are violent and antagonistic. Instead of seeking the "Middle Way" of compromise and a compact of a declared public trust in good faith. We will experience ruin in all its chaotic forms until we want not to bleed and hate no more. Nurture instead a spirit of cooperation and compromise to be truly peace makers and not victims of discord. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

907) When an obstacle has been encountered in your life. Know that in each difficulty therein its core is a solution to be found and worked out. However many people give up by inaction only to be swallowed whole with despair. Others yet still choose to self-medicate through destructive addictions to numb their own pain. Where by they dig an even deeper hole of despair unwittingly. The best path of resolution is the constructive path that allows for inner personal work to be accomplished. No matter how slow the pace or if there are "fits and starts" to a solution. Patience, Hope, and Unconditional Love are the keys to unraveling any difficulty under the sun. Be it big in scope or trivial in consequence. All can become better with thoughtful persistence that allows one to overcome and not despair. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

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Every being is an abode of God, worthy of respect and reverence. ---Hindu Scripture.

Life is a very narrow bridge between two eternities. Be not afraid. ---Rabbi Nachman of Braslav.

Every man is guilty of all the good he did not do. ---Voltaire. (aka Francois-Marie Arouet) 1694-1778.

Atrayo's Oracle Blog Site Reaches Its 5th Yr. Anniversary!

2010-07-26T14:17:00.003-05:00

Hello All,

With a happy heart I could have not realized that my humble and mostly undiscovered blog site has reached its 5th year anniversary. (This past July 24th) For any readers who happen to come by and discover us I offer you a treasure horde of unique solutions as my foresight envisions it. For those of a spiritual inclination I offer you another Aladdin's cave of riches consisting of spiritual wisdom that is of a universal outlook.

All of it original content and all of it "FREE" as it appears here for your viewing pleasure and enlightenment.

During these 5 years of "Atrayo's Oracle" I have published Volume 1 of the "Jewels of Truth" series. (available for purchase in the links section, yes shameless plug) Whether it be in: paperback, e-book, and now recently in the Kindle addition. Also a little over a year ago this blog site is available as a subscription blog site on the Amazon Kindle device itself.

This is on top of additional material that will eventually make its way to Volume 2 & 3. Of the "Jewels of Truth" series on spiritual wisdom. Besides less frequent spiritual writings of my own hand similar to the recent "Incarnations of Absolute Love".

For those few of you who are dedicated readers I thank you. You truly give me hope that one day earnest new readers will discover "Atrayo's Oracle" blog site. Where all are enriched in the process of giving and receiving from the heart and mind.

---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

Software Concept: Software Suites For Smart Phones & Apple iPhones

2010-07-26T13:42:00.005-05:00

Hello All,

How many software applications are there to date for the iPhone series of smart phones?

One estimate I heard some time ago was that their were 30,000 applications for the games section alone.

What if some forward thinking software developer for Apple or smart phones in general. Decides to bundle many of the higher quality applications into a Software Suite. Similar as to how Microsoft for years now has done the "Windows" series of operating system suites. But in this regard develop it for smart phones in particular be they for: Apple, Google, Microsoft, or some other player in the market place.

Think of it a software suite purchased offering better quality software applications. Than being nickle and dimed ala carte for each individual software application. Yes, there are a plethora of "Free" software apps out there for download. However I'm speaking more towards those that are being purchased at a few dollars or so without knowing if they're any good.

Software suites can consist of a generalized application package with a little bit of everything. Or be specialized that cater to select categories such as: Business, Entertainment, Games, News, Music, Photography, Sports, etc...

On top of all this a software developer can go one further and provide "Customer Service" for their suite packages. Where many of today's software applications are often more self-help by other users. Than anything resembling an air of dedicated customer support be it by: email, online chat, message board, or phone modes of outreach.

So instead of scouring through a sea of app's for a smart phone or Apple's iPhone series. Go instead with a software suite that is of a better quality with actual technical customer service offered.

"The Incarnations of Absolute (Unconditional) Love"

2010-07-26T13:25:00.006-05:00

Hello All,

From time to time I try to offer some original variety outside of my "Jewels of Truth" series of statements. So today I'll share with you all who are readers of this out of the way blog site. Something I hope you'll enjoy and find interesting to ponder whether you adhere to it or not.

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"The Incarnations of Absolute (Unconditional) Love"

(In no particular order)

1) Truth
2) Beauty
3) Sacrifice
4) Honesty
5) Honor
6) Compassion
7) Gentleness
8) Mercy
9) Forgiveness
10) Patience
11) Humility
12) Charity
13) Wisdom
14) Trust
15) Faith
16) Kindness
17) Grace
18) Hope
19) Integrity
20) Enlightenment
21) Joy
22) Peace
23) Luck
24) Divinity
25) ???

(There my be more incarnations of absolute Love. Can you discover them?)

These are vessels of unconditional Love itself given to us as sacred gifts from God(dess). How we utilize them for the highest good of all is our gift back to God(dess).

For those who seek to see the presence of God. Don't look for the thunderbolt or the old man floating on a cloud or on a golden throne. When one of these incarnations of Love (God) are present, there is God(dess) in your midst.

Can you see now?

Or are you truly blind with a closed heart and mind?

---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

Jewels of Truth Quotations & Favorite Quotes of The Month

2010-07-15T12:08:00.003-05:00

Hello All,

Hopefully your enjoying the summer season and if your down under in the oceanic region your winter period. Today's trio of "Jewels of Truth" statements will cover the topics of: wonder, forgiveness, and moderation. Besides a trio of quotations from other contributors that have sparked my earnest thoughts.

Enjoy and be well.

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902) Where there is wonder there is the eye of a child filled with splendid notions. Wonder is for those who have curious hearts and a mind filled with awe. Wonder can reveal many beautiful things regarding a person, no matter their age in this life. From young to old, those who behold wonder in their hearts shall reveal for the rest of us the glories of creation. Be it the true to the fanciful that gives delight to those open enough to receive such joy. Where there is "Wonder" there is an abundant heart willingly to listen and share the beauties discovered all around him or her. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

903) Forgiveness is medicine for the heart of the giver and receiver. If there is no receiver to be had than the Holy Spirit of God shall stand in there place. To help comfort and aid the giver of forgiveness. Forgiveness is an elixir of life allowing: slurs, hates, and other maladies of the heart to be released. So as to re-nourish with love a person's spirit. Forgiveness brings harmony and balance as a form of spiritual atonement. It shall benefit more the giver of forgiveness than the receiver, for that is its intended purpose. So as to soothe a splintered ego. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

904) Moderation is the next best achievement in this life in regards to perfection. For mortals there is no true perfection, there may be a foolish attempt to attain perfection as a mortal carnal and spiritual being. But such a paradox forbids perfection to occur, such was the intended purpose of living in this realm of creation.

Moderation allows for all things excellent to be attainable. Attainable in such a way as to forge open the good or evil as it is intended. Moderation has both good (Light) and evil (Darkness) in such a realm of pluralistic duality. All paths that lead back to God must travel via moderation so as to pass through the eye of the needle. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

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Any place is sacred ground, for it can become a place of encounter with the divine Presence. ---David Steindl-Rast. "A Listening Heart".

The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction. ---Rachel Carson.

What a wonderful life I've had! I only wish I'd realized it sooner. ---Sidonie Gabrielle-Colette.

Banking Concept: Credit / Debit Card "Region Lock" Feature

2010-06-30T06:24:00.005-05:00

Hello All,

I myself having been the victim of a stolen credit / debit card account number. Where a fraudulent transaction took place in London UK and I live here in the State of Florida. I know the headaches this can cause having to change my credit / debit card numbers. Besides the much needed "back and forth" correspondence with my bank.

Aside from my personal experiences the black market of stolen credit / debit card account details is probably worth billions of dollars world-wide. Where a soccer mom's credit card details are stolen and it ends up in Russia via a criminal syndicate.

My concept is to prevent this vicious cycle of credit / debit card account details theft through a security feature known as the "Region Lock". Whereby an account holder of a credit / debit card logs into their bank account online. Where they can select via a global map the: continent, regions, national province, or U.S. State where they're credit / debit card is authorized for use. The physical credit / debit card itself will not have any sort of acknowledgment that this security feature is in place.

So for example I would select my authorized "Region Lock" areas to be either the State of Florida. Or I could select regions of North America or parts of my State of Florida. Such as South West Florida where my home town is located in Sarasota and selecting South Florida. Due to vacation trips I take to visit family in Miami once a year.

If my credit / debit card becomes stolen through the loss of my account details. Where it ends up in Asia lets say Hong Kong and it gets used in a retail transaction. An unauthorized security flag will go up instantly where the merchant in Hong Kong and my local bank would be alerted that my account credit / debit card have become compromised.

Such a banking security feature for credit / debit cards may also devastate the resale black market abroad. Where thieves or criminal syndicates themselves will no longer make a dishonest profit at the expense of unsuspecting individuals. Where a banks fraud insurance policy in premiums may actually go down. Due to a lower incident rate of stolen credit / debit card numbers in covering fraudulent transactions.

Yes, the Region Lock security feature may be useless in terms to physical credit / cards that are stolen locally and used locally. However nowadays these are becoming the minority of credit / debit card thefts. Where the majority of fraudulent transactions are occurring abroad for stolen account details.

Jewels of Truth Quotations & Favorite Quotes of The Month

2010-06-21T20:47:00.003-05:00

Hello All,

Today is the very first day of Summer, so says my calendar. With that it is a time of purpose to be pursued and meaning to be sought. For the time of renewal has past us within Spring.

Live your purpose and do it well.

Enjoy this month's three all original Jewels of Truth statements.

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899) You are with us, and we are with you. No greater words can be spoken in solace in terms of companionship with the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit encompasses all benevolence one may seek in comfort and assurance during a daily routine. Be it in this mortal life of ours or in our next life in heaven. Surrender all your drama and emotional baggage unto the Holy Spirit. Which as a force for good will transform your burdens into a wonderful loving grace for your own personal good. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

900) What is the "human condition"?

It is none other but a lifetime of pain and joy. A living paradox that all life itself encounters no matter the centric view of a particular species. It is truly a universal condition no matter how divorced in emotion a sentient species is from its own psyche. A psyche can be whole or fragmented, whether engineered or natural in selection. It is nonetheless alive and dynamic as a living embodiment of its own ancestors. It is a universal creation in the eyes of God(dess). Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

901) For those who seek "Bliss" without being ignorant. The path is not an easy one, however it is achievable by the gentle hands of grace within your own soul. To achieve this bliss through awareness one must surrender all that is vain and worrisome. By surrendering your viewpoint of being right versus being good, will allow you the freedom to experience bliss with abundance.

Be centered within that which is true and purest. Where your best guide is that of total love for all that is sacred and divine. Be aware that this path will undo your human ego. By allowing a freedom where few can navigate without prejudice in their hearts. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

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The grateful heart sits at a continuous feast. ---Anonymous.

You will have confidence, because there is hope; you will be protected and take your rest in safety. ---Job. 11:18

The personal life deeply lived always expands into truth beyond itself. ---Anais Nin.

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection which is noblest; Second, by imitation which is easiest; and Third by experience which is the bittersweet. ---Confucius.

Where you stumble, there your treasure lies. ---Joseph Campbell.

Ad Concept: Courier Service Advertisement Campaign

2010-06-15T13:42:00.005-05:00

Hello All,

A while ago I listened to an older "Stevie Wonder" song titled "Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours". Which got me thinking, has there ever been an advertisement campaign using this song previously? If not, why hasn't the courier service providers be they: UPS (United Parcel Service), Fed Ex (Federal Express), DHL, or USPS (U.S. Postal Service) ever capitalized on this song for an advertisement campaign?

Allow me to place the lyrics of this entire song below for your viewing pleasure.

Stevie Wonder: Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours

Like a fool I went and stayed too long
Now I'm wondering if your love's still strong
Oo baby, here I am, signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours

Then that time I went and said goodbye
Now I'm back and not ashamed to cry
Oo baby, here I am, signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours

Here I am baby
Oh, you've got the future in your hand
(signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours)

Here I am baby,
Oh, you've got the future in your hand
(signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours)

I've done a lot of foolish things
That I really didn't mean
Hey, hey, yea, yea, didn't I, oh baby

Seen a lot of things in this old world
When I touched them they did nothing, girl
Oo baby, here I am, signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours, oh I'm yours

Oo-wee babe you set my soul on fire
That's why I know you are my only desire
Oo baby, here I am, signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours

Here I am baby
Oh, you've got the future in your hand
(signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours)

Here I am baby,
Oh, you've got the future in your hand
(signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours)

I've done a lot of foolish things
That I really didn't mean
I could be a broken man but here I am

With your future, got your future babe (here I am baby)
Here I am baby (signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours)
Here I am baby, (here I am baby)
Here I am baby (signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours)
Here I am baby, (here I am baby)
Here I am baby (signed, sealed delivered, I'm yours)

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Great music always add an additional dimension to any sort of visual medium. Be it for TV commercials or other content programming for television.

Let's hope ad agencies are paying attention on what could be for a courier service clientele.

Game Industry Commentary: Will DLC Spell The End For The Modder Community?

2010-06-10T19:37:00.003-05:00

Hello All,

This question popped into my head will a game publishers exclusive DLC, be it paid or free with the purchase of a particular game title. Force an unhealthy competition between the modder community of say "Bad Company 2" a FPS title from Electronic Arts (EA)?

Right now gamers of the PC platform are waiting with baited breathe for each new DLC map pack. Never mind that EA / DICE is only releasing new game modes to the recent map packs of 2 & 3. This technically would cause friction in terms of effort and eyeballs with the modder community. To the remarks of EA / DICE that they won't release a mod editor to "Bad Company 2" (BC2). Because they are still learning and getting a handle on the game engine called "Frostbite" .

Is this subterfuge on the part of EA / DICE where all new content will only come from them in the form of DLC? (Downloadable Content) Or is this a stretch on my part where I'm just merely mistakened?

I was just using Electronic Arts as the most recent example of this potentially new trend. Where a game publishers DLC will clash with independent modders for just the love of the game. Yes, mod editor tools have extended the shelf life of many FPS multiplayer game titles. Besides RPG's like "Never Winter Nights" series to name one in that genre. But, now that DLC is coming into its own it will also extend the shelf life of a game for a game publisher. However it will generate additional income similar to micro-transactions for MMO F2P business model of games.

No doubt EA is the vanguard pushing hard on DLC for games like: Bad Company 2, Mass Effect 2, and Dragon Origins. Will EA through Bioware seek to insert the twin to DLC as in micro transactions in SW:TOR?

Time will tell especially as the game beta period gets closer.

How would modders feel to FPS or RPG games that DLC would rub them out of the picture?

Thank you for your remarks.

Criminal Law Concept: Protection Against Rabid Press & Paparazzi

2010-05-26T14:50:00.012-05:00

Hello All,

This concept of mine will be very controversial due to the unrestrained News Media in our country. Where ownership of media outlets is by a handful of monopoly owners in America. What I am proposing is a standardized Rules of Engagement that the Press and Paparazzi must adhere to when pursuing the people of their next news / gossip scoop. Where this will be written into the penal code for law enforcement here in the States. (hopefully at a Federal level one day to come) The reason for such criminal legislation is readily apparent that the news media can not police their behavior or conduct. Much less the lunatic paparazzi that have gone as far as to aid in the death of a beloved Princess Diana. If the Press and Paparazzi wish to be treated as Predators of the public good than so shall it be.

I'll break down into 3 Stages of civilized conduct where the Press can get their story with prior consent. Besides beat back the throngs of unchecked paparazzi that can cause harm or destruction of property far too easily.

Beginning at Stage 3 and working my way backwards:

Stage 3:

The "Press & Paparazzi" will conduct their business in a modified version of a Restraining Order as a new subjected penal code category. Where upon a hybrid modification of harassment and/or stalker laws will apply to the fullest extent of the law. Where criminal penalties can be anything from a felony to a misdemeanor with additional imposed fines.

Those who have committed a suspected criminal act and are suspects (persons of interest) will be treated as presumed innocent until proven guilty. There are unfortunate a plethora of examples that the Press have marred criminal suspects that were later proven innocent. Where the court of public opinion has demonized such people where the damage to their reputation is despicable. Be it in televised talk programs that give more sensational opinion that critical thought as an example.

The "Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty" will be expanded from the court system to our Press. Where witnesses or suspects will not be tainted causing a high profile court hearing moved to a new venue.

Additional penalties could be:

1) Being charged with interfering in an ongoing criminal investigation that will include irresponsible members of the press or paparazzi.

2) Stalking or Harassment of witnesses or persons of interest.

3) An imposed monetary fine to the News Agency from a direct employee of the firm. If not a direct fine to a free agent news reporter or member of the paparazzi.

4) Confiscation of equipment be it: cameras, audio microphones, up to impounding of a news vehicle. Be it a satellite truck or to personal transportation of the press or paparazzi.

Any news making equipment that is confiscated must be stored in a appropriate storage facility that is both secure and if necessary temperature controlled. Upon release of the equipment a fee must be paid for the upkeep of the storage facility costs. Otherwise the property will be considered as forfeited and will be auctioned off by the State in order to generate revenue.

A Red Zone system will be devised around a protected person be it their residence or work place. Including a set distance of protection while in transit when in a personal vehicle. For any criminal case witness or person of interest (suspect) the Press or Paparazzi seek out to cover as news worthy. A modified version of sexual predator penal code will be utilized for the allowable set distance.

A Red Zone will be treated as a "No Go Zone" of enforceable protections. Akin to a perimeter that no trespassers could cross or the squatters of news vehicles and their respective news crews.

Stage 2:

Will apply to public figures be they celebrities or politicians up to diplomats. Where similar restrictions will apply under the Stage 3 provisions. Except that for politicians or elected / appointed public officials of the State. Will continue to be monitored by the Press when on State grounds. (IE Congress, Governors Mansion, Fund Raisers, Banquets, etc...)

In terms of Paparazzi that may utilize cheap tactics of colliding with a celebrities personal vehicle. In order to facilitate a impromptu photo opportunity of an angered celebrity or their personal staff. It will be considered a Hit & Run criminal penalty whether it was accidental or an overt act.

Additional protections for those under Stage 2 will be when in transit. Be it for work related or personal leisure, such as: roadways, marine vessels, or aircraft. Including personal accommodations on resort / hotel property, or guest private property grounds. For ground vehicle transportation a set distance must always be adhered to when tailing a celebrity occupied vehicle. When a celebrity is on a yacht up to a cruise ship that any non-staff personal accommodations must be situated at a set distance. Celebrities such as authors or others yet still conducting a work related workshop on a cruise ship. Will have amended restrictions in order to interact with others as a form of prior consent. Celebrities or Politicians utilizing public air liners will also have a set distance of protection during transit. From unwanted persons in order to maintain their privacy, staff of course is excluded from such interactions. During a stay at a hotel / resort property a red zone restriction will also be in place. Besides if a celebrity or politician is staying in a guest residence of a friend or relative.

The only exception is if a agreed to form of consent disclosure is utilized to gain an exclusive interview or photo shoot. Where any employee or sub-contracted workers (including other guests of the news staff) personal cell / smart phones will be switched off. Where undisclosed hidden cameras or audio microphones will be forbidden.

Stage 1:

Will be anyone else that the news media outlets or paparazzi wish to pursue under news coverage. Similar to Stages 2 & 3 in a "Red Zone" of a personal residence, workplace, or in a personal vehicle whilst in transit.

Exclusions: Such as the use of personal sport vehicles of: ATV / Quads, Snow Mobiles, Bicycles, Roller Blades / Skate Boards, Wheel Chairs (hand powered or electric) are fair game to the paparazzi or the news makers. As long as a person of interest (suspect), witness, celebrity, politician, diplomat, common person is not in their aforementioned "Red Zone".

The United States needs a uniform version of a standardized set of protections from unwanted intrusions from the Press or Paparazzi media outlets. Otherwise our civil liberties will continue to be diminished and humane treatment of others will continue to be in decline.

Jewels of Truth Quotations & Favorite Quotes of The Month

2010-05-20T09:47:00.006-05:00

Hello All,

It's that time of the month again where during middle of the month I share another trio of original "Jewels of Truth" statements for the mind & soul.

Thank you for pondering them.

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896) Our God is an absolute presence. So humanity may discover its own indwelling Divinity it has been blessed with by numerous faiths in our shared world. All such faiths based truly on an inclusive benevolence will lead back to the Holy Temple within your soul. Where God is awaiting us all continually throughout eternity with an unconditional abiding Love.

All faiths are relative in how they reach a state of being transcended from human form into the formless Spirit of God(dess) within all Life. Such an awareness will nourish all hearts and minds with a tranquility that surpasses the need for understanding why. It just is the Will of God. Be still and know this awareness of the Spirit of God(dess) within your being. And you to will find eternal life in abundance surrounding you constantly in both Divine and human form. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

897) All those that fight against something will only enhance it through resistance. Instead of fighting to prevail victorious one needs to step back away from the ego of perceived separation. To understand that to truly overcome a need one must either support or heal the opposite that is causing the initial conflict. If such a conflict is a circumstance than it is easier to transcend by supporting the competing factors that diminish the perceived wrong. However if a person(s) are the ones that are causing the havoc. One needs to find a compromise to mitigate the distress. If the other group or person is belligerent than abandon them to their own nonsense. And, do your best to resolve a situation without their input or involvement in the matter in question. This is the path to true resolution when dealing with competing factors. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

898) Those that seek righteousness through the ego will only find hardship. But for those who seek unconditional love in a moderated fashion will find abundance in a myriad of outlets upon them. Being right is not always the best use of truth. When having to be right and thus making others wrong. Is a trick of the human ego in finding superiority, no matter if it is illusionary by disguise. Compassion is the root of all healing of any truthful or perceived wrongs. Since compassion is of love and love an extension of truth itself.

Being loving instead of being right all the time. Lends itself to peace, and an abundant peace without the need of logic nor reason. This is the core path of being a peace maker and by extension the essence of a benevolent diplomat. Whereby acting as an ambassador of the supreme truth of God(dess) within all of us who are created in his/her own Image. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

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You will never be commonplace if you are vigilant in love. ---Bl. Elizabeth of the Trinity.

It is a huge danger to pretend that awful things do not happen. But you need enough hope to keep going. I am trying to make hope. Flowers grow out of darkness. ---Corita Kent.

If you realized how powerful your thoughts are, you would never think a negative thought. ---Peace Pilgrim.

Games Industry Prediction: China Overtakes West In AAA MMO Games In 5-10 Yrs.

2010-05-17T14:51:00.003-05:00

Hello All,

For some my prediction may not be one at all due to the plethora of MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) game titles the Chinese are churning out each year. However in my opinion that's just an attempt to throw wet paper at the wall to see what sticks. From such a business strategy the Chinese will surely profit in 5 to 10 years time learning from the growing pains to follow. On how to: design, build, maintain, and hopefully prosper the MMO genre game market.

The past five to ten years the other Asian countries of Japan & South Korea will inadvertently open the door for the Chinese and Indian game developers. Allowing them to penetrate into the Western consumer pocketbooks. Notable success stories of Sony on the Japanese side if not other game companies such as Sega. Be it the video game console business or the MMO market with "Sony Online Entertainment". With South Korea's "NC Soft" in their line-up of MMO quality game titles.

Within the last five years or so Western game publishers have opened game studios be it in China or India respectively. Where the talent (labor) and costs of running a studio is cheap compared to the West. The quality of the staff is just as good if not superior in some respects. Consider the Chinese and Indian game studios are in the "training wheels period" learning what they can from their Western counter-parts. Expect all this to change within the next five years however as fledgling game developers start to launch in China & India.

One of the undercurrents I make such a prediction is the Chinese in particular will revolutionize group / population game dynamics and structures. The West has approached the player mentality of game design in a mindset of the rugged individualistic personal hero / heroine. The Chinese due to real factors of population densities in their country with a billion plus citizens. Will usher forth key group / niche game play for the masses in MMO game genre. The dynamics of such game design will be from the back end infrastructure down to how game play will effect groups of players in a structural form.

Already the Chinese game market has influenced the Western MMO market with the introduction of the F2P (Free to Play) business model. F2P in China was developed due to income restrictions and easy access to population density in the cities. The West's adoption hasn't been on the same grounds however as in the East. Here in North America it may have been because of the economic turmoil due to the "Great Recession". Although the transition has not been fully adopted offering a hold over voluntary game subscription business model. In order to garner access to better quality items and/or loot in game play. This is aside from the mirco-transaction item malls introduced as an e-commerce presence to the game in the F2P business model.

These 5 to 10 year range expect Chinese and Indian game developers to offer AAA MMO game titles to the West. The Indians will take they're cue from the Chinese in game design styles and methods in launching such enterprises. Such as the typical Chinese or Indian MMO game titles will be steeped in their own cultural mythology for themed game worlds. So expect High Fantasy themes as the easy bet until they mature in styles. Where they will offer other themes be it science-fiction or historical periods when they have planted their roots firmly into the Western game markets.

Cartoon Concept: "Ronald McDonald & Friends" Direct To DVD

2010-04-22T17:05:00.003-05:00

Hello All,

Over the years many of us have had the pleasure of being fed by the McDonalds franchise locations for decades now. As a form of gratitude I'll like to give back with this concept to benefit the "McDonalds Corporation" and their charity "Ronald McDonald House".

(Side note: "Ronald McDonald House" promotes access to health care, dental, and health education to children. http://rmhc.org )

I remember back as I was growing up in the 1970's that McDonalds ran a series of commercial spots. With live actors dressed up as: Ronald McDonald, The Hamburglar, Grimace (the purple creature), Mayor McCheese, Birdie The Early Bird, etc...

Now picture an exclusive cartoon series based on these McDonald's mascots. As a direct to DVD bundle with they're "Happy Meals" for children. The price point of each DVD can be anywhere from $8.99 to $11.99 US aside from the cost of a "Happy Meal". Although the "Happy Meal" will include a toy figure from the cartoon series be it one of the popular mascots listed above or otherwise.

Every DVD can include from 4 to 6 episodes that last anywhere up to 15 minutes each. DVD's can also include extras such as historical information about the McDonald mascots. Or how the cartoon series was made with voice actor interviews, etc... Each episode will have a public service message perhaps following the pursuit of the "Ronald McDonald House". That offers access to health education for children that can include something from the famous "Ad Council" as a partnership. Or other public service messages that are applicable to children and their families.

Every episode will include "Ronald McDonald & Friends" in their mishaps and misadventures that children of all ages will enjoy. Many of the episodes can include healthy eating habits about the importance of nutritious meals. Where one of the McDonalds mascots eats a tasty salad instead of a typical burger sandwich. Other healthy messages in the cartoon episode itself is the importance of exercise for children.

Another item of importance is that every DVD sold a portion of the proceeds will benefit the "Ronald McDonald House" charity.
If the first season of the cartoon series proves successful at McDonalds. Than a DVD Boxed Set can be developed to be sold through retail partnerships or strictly at McDonald restaurant locations. There can be also partnerships with DVD rental locations be it "BlockBuster or Net Flix". (If not the DVD rental kiosks of "Red Hat") To allow the DVD rentals of the cartoon series of "Ronald McDonald & Friends".

This is a great initiative to revitalize the McDonalds Corporation mascots for a new generation of children. That will surely enjoy them as I have when I was a child watching the McDonalds commercials.

Jewels of Truth Quotations & Favorite Quotes of The Month

2010-04-15T16:46:00.006-05:00

Hello All,

I hope your enjoying the Spring season where available due to weather patterns. May you enjoy this month's trio of "Jewels of Truth" statements written back late August 2008.

Be well.

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893) When acting upon a sensation of an intuition or the so called "gut feeling". It will often come to a person as a "Hint or Tip" as a form of guidance. Such notions must be respected and acted upon for the betterment for those involved. Otherwise ignoring your own internal intuitive guidance will be at your own Jeopardy.

Such "Hints & Tips" will always come to a person in a subtle and gentle manner. Much like a whisper into one's minds eye. There is never any fuss or muss involved in receiving such intuitive guidance. However the results of the breakthroughs gleaned are always profound. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

894) So few of us have the complete honor and sacred love to explore the soul of a fellow human being. Be it as lovers, friends, or family we do not fully delve into the spiritual being of another fellow soul. The reasons are numerous however the main reason is we have yet to explore our own personal soul. In accordance to Socrates famous by line of "Know Thy Self" we falter as a simple but yet profound entry point. In this regard this is the "Eye of the Needle" to be threaded first before we can begin to sew. If we do not fully recognize our own souls worth. How are we to value another person or in extreme cases Life itself?

That is the dilemma of reaching into another persons spirit. To explore and value their soulful divinity by thoughtful and compassionate curiosity. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

895) Our souls are like shooting stars as they pass through this realm we call Life. We have our moments than like all things mortal we lapse back into the life giving arms of our Creator. Much like a child running back into the loving arms of a parent.

Death for mortal beings need not be a tragedy to be horrified about in a cultural mindset. It is but a stage of life we all encounter in our souls progression in eternity. It is not the ultimate ending, it is just a beginning in another form of life to be regarded in a compassionate and sensitive manner.

Let go of cultural conditioning that does harm instead of uplifting the righteous. In all living beings that need to transition to their own promised land of the soul. It is our rightful next destination as incarnated beings returning wholly to our spiritual form in eternity. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

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As the sun shines upon my heart, so may my heart shine upon others! ---The Upanishads.

Wealth consists not in having great possessions but in having few wants. ---Esther De Wall.

Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. ---Thomas Moore.

Movie Concept: A Hip Hop Musical of "A Christmas Carol"

2010-03-30T08:50:00.003-05:00

Hello All,

Yes, every few years a new rendition of Mr. Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol" appears for movie goers pleasure. With each new rendition appearing brings its own cultural interpretation of such a classical piece of English literature originally published December 19th, 1843.

My present day interpretation of "A Christmas Carol" is set to our early 21st century urban street Hip Hop theme. In the guise of a musical with all original movie sound track giving those Christmas Carols sung a urban remix treatment.

The 3 ghosts of Christmas can be played by famous hip hop artists. For example one Afro-American such as "Snoop Dog", one Caucasian such as "Eminem" and one Latino under the Reggaeton Latin Hip Hop genre. Each Hip Hop Christmas ghost playing their own themed music melody when they make their introduction into the film. Of course both "Snoop Dog & Eminem" are only general examples of potential musicians to play those roles. I'm sure a litany of potential music artists could be made available through various recording music labels.

The role of Jacob Marley the former dead business partner of Ebenezer Scrooge. Can be modeled after Mr. Charles Dickens as a homage and a cameo appearance of the said English Author.

The musical movie will be set in the Winter of present day Detroit Michigan. Where as of March 2009 their unemployment rate is at 25%. Those are depression era unemployment figures from the 1930's. I would hope the movie is shot in Detroit Michigan in order to bring in local revenue and jobs to their community.

The Ebenezer Scrooge will be a heartless debt collector agency owner. As a statement of our Great Economic Recession the effects we're still experiencing long after the technical recession is over. Where this present day Scrooge disliking people in general employs harsh debt collection practices.

The Carolers in this musical will sing traditional Christmas songs all under a hip hop blended remix. Perhaps including a few original hop hop Christmas songs for good measure to the movie soundtrack. If the movie soundtrack proves to be a standalone hit aside from the movie itself. It will generate secondary income streams in areas such as: Cd's, MP3 tracks, and Ringtones.

Of course a Novel book deal could be the precursor to the movie. In order to create a novel adaption to the musical itself by generating buzz to the movie studios.

I have yet to experience a musical treatment to the classic "A Christmas Carol". Isn't it about time one is made for avid music listeners and movie goers alike?

Governance Concept: Sales Tax Freeze By Region For Natural Disasters

2010-03-24T08:33:00.003-05:00

Hello All,

Here in the State of Florida where I live each year we have a "sales tax holiday" just prior to the start of that years "Hurricane Season". This concept of mine takes inspiration from such a sales tax holiday here in Florida. By expanding it to include all potential natural disasters in a regions locality here in the United States. However instead of a sales tax holiday approved by a States Legislature in advance as done in Florida.

This concept would include anywhere from 12 hours up to 72 hours advance warning from meteorological forecasters. That would institute a Sales Tax Freeze by a U.S. States region that would be struck by a natural disaster. Such natural disasters could be: Hurricanes, Flash Floods (by forecast major rain storms), Snow Storms (like "North Easters"), Desert Storms (In U.S. States with desert climates), Tornadoes (by tornado warnings being issued by region), Tsunami's to a coastal region due to a far off earthquake event, etc...

These are several forms of natural disasters that can be predicted by weather patterns. That anywhere from 12 hours up to a 72 hour window of preparation may be allowed. In such cases the U.S. Governor can declare by his or her own region to be struck. Either a preemptive State of Emergency or create another type of natural disaster classification such as "State of Warning". That would usher forth a civilian sales tax freeze on certain merchant goods and services. Such as: gasoline, car maintenance (personal vehicle), food (in those U.S. States that tax food), Hardware stores (particularly lumber for boarding up personal properties, personal gas powered generators, batteries, flashlights, etc...), Camping Goods Store (dried food rations, survivalist equipment, etc...), Pharmacies (personal medicine, first aid kits, etc...), Home Hardening Services (storm reinforcing for doors, windows, garage doors, roof's, etc...). Or anything else that falls under the purvey of protecting "Life & Limb" or "Personal Property" just prior to a predicted land fall of a natural disaster.

Although do note this does not cover "Man Made Disasters" which usually afford very little warning in advance. Or within the time frame of 12 hours up to 72 hours coverage period of preparations. The only exception to the man made disasters is that of poor municipal infrastructure in terms of storm water drainage. Where business districts to local neighborhoods can easily flood in a medium to major rain storm. These are hazard zones for Flash Flood pockets of activity to occur with all frequent regularity unfortunately.

A "Sales Tax Freeze" is the humane thing to do to allow potential natural disaster victims to prepare when advance warnings are foreseeable. Be it to safeguard their families by evacuating while still protecting their personal property. Or digging in to ride out the storm where a sales tax freeze would grant a degree of respite to a person's pocket book. Which in today's economy is already stretched thin for both the middle class and the working poor.

Jewels of Truth Quotations & Favorite Quotes of The Month

2010-03-14T09:31:00.005-05:00

Hello All,

May those of you who celebrate "St. Patrick's Day" enjoy yourself as it comes up on the calender. Otherwise may you enjoy another original trio of my "Jewels of Truth" series on spiritual wisdom statements.

Be well.

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890) When speaking the truth to someone who can not accept it nor believe you personally. Then such a person is beyond the scope to being reasoned with at all. Not even a neurotic lie will assail them to alter their own personal thinking within that encounter. All they will see and hear is what they wish to within their own warped sensibilities.

It is best to distance yourself from such a disinterested individual if at all possible. Otherwise you may endanger your peace of mind, or the well being of others yet still in your surroundings. Just move along your way without them for the best outcome to be achieved in its entirety. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

891) When one's mind becomes overwhelmed and heavily burdened. Immediately stop what you were doing previously and surrender yourself to the presence of God in your midst. Seek out by simplicities sake the most comfortable spot or posture to refresh your being for that moment in time. Having achieved such a moment of inner space, focus your senses on what is good and true by however you define such a state of mind. Then release the pressure within your mind and burden upon your heart to God unconditionally. Repeat such a surrender as many times as needed to find a tranquil space of detachment where you find yourself in your true center of being. Having rested than slowly return to your previous activity with a renewed harmony. That will gradually set you in motion to a stronger spirit filled with courage and dignity. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

892) Our Souls are most enlivened when we remember our role as a child of God(dess). Our souls are dynamically active in numerous dimensions of thought, movement, and of being. Our souls are one in unison with each other and the totality of life itself. Be it in time and space, or some other relative dimension that binds us all together in Spirit. We are united akin to a grand universal hub that we often refer to as "God". Where all points of life are occurring simultaneously in the same instant. Even if we under the guise of time, by referring to these instances as the past, present, or the future.

Although our awareness is limited by how the Holy Spirit of God(dess) functions upon our souls. All is well and in good order as a perfectly synchronized event in a automated fashion. All that must or should be known is that we are vibrant beings of a sacred light. That transcends our ordinary functions as mere physical mortal incarnations. We are ageless souls in the Image of God(dess). Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

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Gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder. ---G.K. Chesteron.

Let us learn to skillfully draw good out of what would otherwise cause us harm. ---St. Mary Euphrasia Pelletier. "Embrace The World".

To the dull mind all nature is leaden. To the illumined mind the whole world burns and sparkles with light. ---Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Spiritual Wisdom: "The Path of Avatarhood: Ascension Through The Soul"

2010-02-17T22:14:00.004-05:00

Hello All,

I just wanted to break away for a moment from my usual trio of "Jewels of Truth" statements each month. To include this original material I was inspired to write back in March 2003. So see this as another flash from my past collection of notebooks for a contemplative journey to consider in one's own mind.

Enjoy.

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"The Path To Avatarhood: Ascension Through The Soul"
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Everyone wishes for a genie and their destined three wishes. So as to fulfill their own version of glory in this life. Perhaps the best wish of perfection sought can be to make no wish at all. Why make a wish for something that is already yours to begin within the grandeur of God's design? Everything is yours already, the method in claiming your good is the Journey to personal fulfillment. In whatever way you decree that such a definition becomes a realization for you. The trick is the path to complete such a transition of evolving through the ultimate looking glass within your soul. That will fill your being as a bridge between realities for a non-linear scope of living that will remake your mortal understanding. Into a lucid spiritual immortal comprehension of being in the totality of creation. Such a way of life can take one into a myriad of realities for the benefit of one's own soul. And, for those such a person will care about will live through them as their essence of being for all times.

This essence is a unconditional Love expressed in moderation that can take a soul from the "Omega" (End Point). A person will find them self within their concurrent life up to that stage of development. Back to a blessed "Alpha" (New Beginning) on the behalf of grace, which is also where a person already resides within the constant presence of God. Whereabouts all fields of reality are simultaneously expressed in a person's soul as a complete "Circle of Life". A persons or an entity's soul is a non-linear expression not governed by inferior thought patterns of a fragmented linear viewpoint. A concurrent non-linear reality is intermingled with your perceived state of mind. So that all manners of life can and should co-exist with itself on a paradoxical scale from the micro to the macro in what many call "Infinity & Eternity".

Stop and think where you are and notice you are in a process of soul gestation in the womb of God(dess) always. There is thankfully no where that God is not as a reality,including your nocturnal dreams. Give yourself Peace and know all things you seek by Love Absolute (without conditions) will not harm you or others. But only further the "Will of God" as a blessed journey of souls. In a Holy Matrimony we all call the "Holy Spirit". Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

Jewels of Truth Quotations & Favorite Quotes of The Month

2010-02-12T17:05:00.006-05:00

Hello All,

It's that time of the month again with St.Valentine's Day just around the corner. May you enjoy this next trio of Divinely inspired statements I penned back in late 2008.

Enjoy.

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887) Our souls are immaculate due to the indwelling Spirit of God within our being. Such a state of inner grace is wonderful to behold in the scope and tenderness a person can achieve in this life. However with a perfect soul we are full of contrasts due to the human condition. Humanity, much like any physical beings are flawed by their own essential nature. Thus the inner striving for a higher truth in living is made that more elegant in the eyes of creation. We are God(dess) in the Infinite variety of life as mother nature so vividly displays in sublime abundance.
Who are we to deny this truth and yet condemn each other or worse ourselves with illusions. Surrender yourself to your inner Immaculate soul and truly live in a dynamic Miracle. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

888) For those who yearn for a unity of all sorts of love, there you are within its wholesome embrace. None of us have left the silent but yet powerful embrace of the maker God. It is only our ego based thinking that causes a false schism where the truth of unity is in full bloom. Surrender your false assumptions onto the Lord God and be set free once again in the splendor of his grand majesty in our daily lives. Doing so relives the tension in our minds and hearts allowing us to move forward. To where we need to be at that stage of our own being. Let go and live deeply within the Love of God(dess). Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

889) The great pillars of a society are: education, the arts, and athletics. From these three avenues of creative efforts be they cooperative or competitive in nature. Promote goodwill amongst your neighbors. However in such a society there needs to be the rule of law under fair and just terms of daily living. Whenever one class of people trump another than misuse and abuse will cause a society to become dysfunctional. Personal liberties must straddle the needs of the whole society, otherwise disharmony will ensue.
All societies must function with a balanced form of commerce and trade with significant oversight as to its own deliberations. If not unfair conduct will yield corruption, greed, abuse, and total incompetence. A pluralistic society needs civic participation, not just from elected officials or diplomats, but from the common ordinary citizen. All must have an emotional investment in their society lest they forget they're social responsibilities, and discredit their true value overall.
A society of peace makers must first rule themselves wisely, before they have a true responsibility to aid other fellow societies. All societies are accountable to themselves first, otherwise a non-sustainable state of affairs will yield eventually a complete collapse of social norms. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

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The truth is more important than the facts. ---Frank Lloyd Wright.

One single gift acknowledged in gratefulness has the power to dissolve the ties of our alienation. ---David Staindl-Rast. "Gratefulness, The Heart of Prayer"

The mind creates the abyss, the heart crosses it. ---Sri Nisargadatta.

Governance Concept: Ethics & Accountability In Election Campaign Reform

2010-02-09T17:08:00.006-05:00

Hello All,

When I state "Campaign Reform" I'm not speaking about the amount of financing from donors into political elections. My concept will cover two different segments of campaign reform that some sort of headway needs to be pursued.

The first is to bolster voter confidence and participation into our Constitutional Republic democracy. When political candidates during an election campaign either directly or indirectly by a proxy group attack the personality of a rival. It is demoralizing not just to the one receiving the often baseless warping of the facts. But it tortures the Issues facing the populace as a whole be it at the: Local, State, or Federal levels of governance. Such childish "Tit for Tat" attacks further antagonizes the voters with misinformation by solidifying ill informed stances on the issues at hand.

What I propose is a series of penalties to be codified into Campaign Reform Law. A simple primer so that the law makers and their legal wordsmiths do not get confused.

The possible penalties could be:

A) To be liable and prosecuted in the Civil & State Courts for "Hate Speech".

Hate speech in so far using campaign literature and media airtime to attack a political rival. Be it their political history, military service history, personal character assassination, and religious background.

B) To disqualify for a period of years from any sort of elected or appointed political office in government.

Basically to be "Black Listed" for conduct that is demeaning in the public domain during an election campaign. Be it in the confines of using slander, liable, hate speech, or defaming a political rival during an election campaign.

C) To pay specified penalty fines for each campaign media spot. That is considered as demeaning as stated above in "A & B" that is aired or displayed in the public domain. By displayed meaning: direct mail pieces, pamphlets, billboards, posters, or other forms of printed media.

This option basically bankrupts the political war chest of a would be person running for elected office.

The above trio of penalties for campaign attacks against a rival during a campaign. I consider to be "Part 1" of my election campaign reform.

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"Part 2", consists of accountability of "Campaign Promises" made to the voters in order to get into elected office.

How many times have voters elected a suave charismatic politician into elected office. Where once inside government it turns out to be a case of "Dr. Jeckal & Mr. Hyde" in regards to the policies and agendas that is pursued.

Again my proposal is to offer a set of penalties. To those who have little to no intentions as political tricksters in attempting to pursue their campaign promises. I will not fault the politician that in full earnest attempts to dialogue and engage his or her own associates in government or the citizenry. But for those who are hypocrites they deserve a set of political and governmental penalties imposed on them. This will force politicians to think twice before they open their mouth. In what they seek to accomplish whilst in elected office.

Here is another set of three potential penalties that can be codified into political Campaign Reform law.

A) In failure to uphold campaign promises during an election campaign. The elected member of government is denied from running as an incumbent. In the same office for the next term of elections.

Basically denying the politician from running again for a second term. Be it in the: Local, State, or Federal government level. However it doesn't forbid them from running in another post up for election. Akin to playing musical chairs jumping from post to post.

B) A Monetary penalty fine is imposed at the end of their term in office. It can consist of 10% of their combined salary during their term. Or 10% as an example of their total economic self-worth in terms of assets.

Basically hitting the politician in the wallet where it is meant to hurt. By their practice of deception and misleading the citizenry in false intentions.

C) A public apology at the end of their term to those in government and the citizenry for a lack of leadership. Without making excuses or blaming something else for their own lack of initiative to even engage on the issues promised.

This one is the least painful and may be considered more of a slap on the wrist. It may in fact increase their political popularity rating in the short term by showing humility. By stating his or her own weakness and vulnerability and making a stand to do better the next time around. (Doesn't that sound like another hollow "Campaign Promise"?)

This is all in an attempt to strengthen "Campaign Reform" and the public discourse. Through participation of those in government and the citizenry to continue to build up our democracy. And, not allow the all too often political mud slinging in election campaigns. That cause agony to the voters even if it is on a subliminal basis.

Pharmaceutical Concept: Athletic Perspiration Gel

2010-01-20T15:48:00.004-05:00

Hello There,

This is another concept I originally wrote down in my collection of notebooks back in 2008.

This pharmaceutical over the counter product is best suited for those who work in the outdoors or for athletes. It consists of a water soluble gel that is applied to the skin much like sun block lotions. However it allows the person using this "Athletic Perspiration Gel" to maintain a neutral body temperature when conducting physical labor.

This is in order to relieve and avoid heat exhaustion out in the field. Besides allowing the applier of such a perspiration gel to prolong their laborious duty. Examples of potential applications are for the cited: Athletes, Construction Workers, Landscapers, Fire Fighters, Park Rangers, etc...

Overall this pharmaceutical product is essential in preventing heat stroke and stemming the effects of physical exhaustion. However one must stay hydrated by drinking liquids and this gel like product still allows the person to perspire (sweat) as usual. All it does is simply allow one to maintain a neutral body temperature for an extended period of time whilst doing physical activity.

Jewels of Truth Quotations & Favorite Quotes of The Month

2010-01-12T17:26:00.005-05:00

Hello All,

I hope all of you are having a "Happy New Year".

It's that time of the month that I share another trio of all original spiritual wisdom statements for your enlightenment.

Enjoy.

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884) Pleasure is to the body via our physical senses. Happiness is to the mind where it may appear and linger for awhile. Joy is of the "Heart" where one may express what is truest in one's own nature of well being. Relying solely on pleasure one will warp and wilt away into perversion. Seeking out solely happiness one will become a fickle person. Who if not careful may be saddened more often than being in a state of happiness. Being in a state of "Joy" can be a sacred delight to uphold. Due to the sound principles of expressed moderation of what one enjoys the most in doing. With joy there is duty, dedication, passion, and certainly work. However it is of the most sublime to one's own well being that all burdens just melt away. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

885) A knowledgeable person alone does not make a leader. A leader is a person whom wills he's or her own energies into a format others can adhere to in decisive action. A solely knowledgeable person does not make a complete and capable leader. An accumulation of facts, figures, and jargon may be impressive in terms of intelligence. But does little in being a successful leader of oneself or amongst others yet still. Leadership is a responsibility not to be taken lightly. However balanced it is so as to not become a burden that can not be delegated and shared appropriately. True leaders are honorable and servants to those that follow them where ever they may lead in a path of dedication. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

886) The Mind of God(dess) is the total and absolute living record of all knowledge and wisdom ever conceived in all creations. Such a depository of all life is vital for the growth of all living beings to siphon into their fathomed realities. The "God Mind" has all recorded memory ever experienced by any living being. These memories aren't dormant as in a physical library. These memories are dynamic from the individual authors themselves via a collective of spiritual entities. That has lived them in its fullest scope of the term as in their "Highest Selves". Instead of books the knowledge, experiences, and memories are ushered forth by the souls who lived them in Creation. The God Mind is accessed within eternity itself as if utilizing a fulcrum within one's very own soul. These resources are always delivered via an illumination of Spirit to those willing and capable of receiving such awareness as a living vessel in creation and of God(dess). Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

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One of the most calming and powerful actions you can do to intervene in a stormy world is to stand up and show your soul. Struggling souls catch light from other souls who are fully lit and willing to show it. ---Clarissa Pinkola Estes.

Who travels for love finds a thousand miles not longer than one. ---Japanese Proverb.

Be still, and the world is bound to turn herself inside out to entertain you. Everywhere you look, joyful noise is changing to drown out quiet desperation. ---Barbara Kingsolver. "High Tide in Tucson"

"Jewels of Truth" Series Hits Its 1,000th Statement / Quotation

2009-12-24T18:01:00.005-05:00

Hello All,

Just a little over a week ago I reached a personal milestone I wanted to share with you. Where by I reached the 1,000th "Jewels of Truth" series statement slash quotation. Go figure, I've written over 1,000 of these spiritual wisdom statements. And, I'm not sure if I should call them a: statement, quotation, or proverb. Funny isn't it.

Without a further adieu the topic of this 1,000th statement is on "History".

Enjoy.

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1000) With history there can be errors due to the version that is being written. Who are the authors and are they fully sincere in presenting the full truth as it has occurred? Is it from a period of humanity that a present day society to come knows sufficient facts? Will the bias or fallacies of a people overly influence the outcome of which history is being taught? Such as replacing true history with an ideologues propaganda to suit their restricted agenda. A full history is one with a diversity of events and how these isolated occurrences are woven into a frame work of the inner spirit of humanity. Without a proper forethought of where we've been as a people. We will certainly fall in the same pothole as our ancestors, deservingly so. Our tomorrows are yet to be written, it is only with our present and past interpretations we should be responsible for as its authors.
---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

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We could accomplish many more things if we did not think of them as impossible. ---Vince Lombardi.

The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook. ---William James.

When we can accept all of life's contradictions, when we can comfortably flow between the banks of pleasure and pain, experiencing them both while getting stuck in neither, then we are free. ---Deepak Chopra, M.D.