What's New . . . April 2006
Diesel Effecting San Diego; Sunrise Powerlink; Communicating From The Heart with Marshall Rosenberg 4/24-25: David Simon Speaks on his new book in LA and SD in early May; Last Supper Meal in Poway 4/ 9; Plans Underway for EncinitasGarden Festival 2006; Multi-Cultural Earth Day 2006; 2nd Annual Inspiration Film Festival to Showcase Films that Inspire and CreatePositive Change; Global Health Education Event — 60 Nations, 50 US States; See a Celestine Prophesy Preview; Celestine Prophecy Sneak Preview Sites
Diesel Effecting San Diego
Did you notice last month in the San Diego Union (March 23) that there was an article on the heavy polluting diesel trucks that pass through here from Mexico, often spewing toxins for hours as they wait to get across the border? In San Diego the EPA is starting a pilot program that will install filters on Mexican trucks. Pollutants will be reduced 25%, at the cost of $3500. per truck. Estimates are that traffic will increase by 12,000-17,000 trucks a day later in the year.
The filters or catalysts will reduce several of the pollutants that diesel emit. It's a step in the right direction.
While this is currently a small pilot program, there are other less costly avenues to explore.
If we multiply $3500 by 12,000 that's $42 million for a reduction or 25% at best. It's not even keeping up considering the increased traffic.
As we mentioned last month, biodiesel fuel is available now as a healthier alternative than regular diesel. We don't have the space to compare all of the seven pollutants we have figure for, but the benefits of using 100% biodiesel (B-100) is equal to or much greater than the catalysts being studied for all but one pollutant.
The catalysts reduce particulate matter for instance, 25%. B-100 reduces it 47%. Look at the fuel facts on the biodiesel.org site for more comparisons.
In fact, available right now is B-20 (20% biodiesel), which reduces particulate matter 12%, without a $3500 catalyst. I know because I buy it myself at the Regional Transportation Center at Pearson Ford (I-15 and El Cajon Blvd.) I use the Bio-Willie we wrote about last issue.
The EPA is looking at the feasibility of requiring these catalysts all along the border. Normally, however, catalysts burn the fuel more efficiently, but most of the pollution comes from the dirty diesel fuel. That will change later in the year when the “clean diesel” used in Europe will be required to be used here. That reduces the particulate pollutants from 200 ppm to less than 5 ppm.
Don't we want to explore our fuel options?
The Sunrise Powerlink (SPL) Project by SDG&E has seen much controversy in a few short months. San Diego Gas and Electric Website states the Sunrise Powerlink is a new “energy superhighway” between San Diego and the Imperial Valley that will add another vital link to the state's energy grid and ensure a safe and reliable supply of energy for the region. It will improve energy reliability, provide access to clean, renewable energy, reduced energy costs and increase energy access.
Their position has been challenged, especially the project route and the damage it might cause to the environment and the people in the communities the powerlines reach.
“The local chapter of the Sierra Club recently decided to oppose the Sunrise Powerlink, saying that after a lengthy review it decided the benefit derived from new power lines is outweighed by the ‘considerable environmental damage' that would result,“said Sierra Club spokeswoman Kelly Fuller.
We'll be looking at this next issue. What do you think? Here are some links full of information.
SDG&E's Sunrise Powerlink Project:
www.sdge.com/sunrisepowerlink
toll-free information line, (877) 775-6818
California Public Utilities Commission:
www.cpuc.ca.gov
Then click on “SDG&E's Proposed Sunrise Powerlink Project, under “In the spotlight.”
Utility Consumers' Action Network:
www.ucan.org
Ramona Alliance Against Sunrise Powerlink:
www.raasp.org
Peoples Power Link: The Source for Positive Change in San Diego:
www.peoplespowerlink.org
Sierra Club Spokesperson, Kelly Fuller's Blog:
www.kdfuller.blogspot.com
Rancho Penasquitos Concerned Citizens
www.pqconcernedcitizens.org
Communicating From The Heart with Marshall Rosenberg 4/24-25
Marshall Rosenberg, Ph.D, will be leading two North San Diego County workshops in April. The founder of the Center for Nonviolent Communication, which organizes workshops across the United States and Europe, he will be giving An Evening Introductory Workshop in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Monday, April 24, 7-9:30pm, $25 ($20 if registered by April 10). There will be a two-day Skill Building Workshop in Carlsbad, Monday & Tuesday, April 24-25, 9am-4:30 pm. Rosenberg is the author of Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life & Speak Peace in a World of Conflict. Visit www.sdnvc.org for registration and more information. Questions? Contact David McCain at 619/232.3021 or davidmccain@sdnvc.org. For more info on Marshall Rosenberg and Nonviolent Communication visit www.CNVC.org and www.NonviolentCommunication.com.
David Simon Speaks on his new book in LA and SD in early May
In his new book, The Ten Commitments: Translating Good Intentions into Great Choices , David Simon, MD., neurologist and cofounder of The Chopra Center, has created a ten-step primer for practical change. Public talks will be held by Dr. Simon on Tuesday, May 2, 7:30pm at Bodhi Tree Bookstore, 8585 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, 310/659-1733 and Wednesday, May 3, 7:30pm at Barnes & Noble, 10775 Westview Parkway, Mira Mesa, 858/684-3166.
Dr. Simon believes that a commitment is a more powerful catalyst for change than a commandment because a commandment comes down from an outside authority and a commitment arises from within us. The Ten Commitments At-a-Glance: I commit to freedom, I commit to authenticity, I commit to acceptance, I commit to relax, I commit to wholeness, I commit to forgiveness, I commit to love, I commit to abundance, I commit to truth, and I commit to peace.
For more information on Dr. Simon and The Ten Commitments visit: www.chopra.com and www.hcibooks.com.
Last Supper Meal in Poway 4/ 9
Do you know what foods Jesus and His Disciples ate at the Last Supper and why these special foods were so important? Families can experience the Passover Seder Meal at the Child Centered Church, 13380 Poway Rd., in the Poway Valley Center, on Palm Sunday, April 9 at 10am. Attend a special Palm Sunday Service and for the Seder Meal (The Last Supper). Call 858-487-8885 or visit www.childcenteredchurch.org for more information.
Plans Underway for EncinitasGarden Festival 2006
2nd annual celebration will feature walking tours of over 20 gardens, live dance performances, garden marketplace, and more.
ENCINITAS , CA —The Encinitas Garden Festival, an annual celebration of community, gardening, and the horticultural heritage of Encinitas, will take place on April 8, 2006 from 10 am- 4 pm . The event will feature walking tours of over 20 gardens in the Leucadia neighborhood, bordered by I-5 and Vulcan, Leucadia Blvd. and La Costa Ave.
Additional highlights will include performances by the Patricia Rincon Dance Collective at various sites throughout the day and a Gardeners' Marketplace offering the latest in plants, tools and garden products. More than 700 visitors attended last year's inaugural event.
“Many people will be surprised by the diverse beauty of the gardens showcased in Leucadia,” said Nan Sterman, chair of the Encinitas Garden Festival. “The growing conditions are fantastic, with former avocado groves and spacious lots larger than one-half acre in size. We encourage anyone with a fun, interesting or notable garden to get involved.”
Tickets for the Encinitas Garden Festival will be available beginning February 1 at various locations throughout Encinitas and surrounding communities. Prices are $15 for adults on or before March 15 and $20 after March 15. Children 10 and under will be admitted for $5 on or before March 15 and $7 after March 15.
The event is sponsored by the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce, City of Encinitas , Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association, and Leucadia 101 MainStreet Association.
For information on purchasing tickets, becoming a vendor, sponsor, suggesting a garden or volunteering for the event, please call 760-753-8615.
Multi-Cultural Earth Day 2006
ONE WORLD , ONE PLANET , ONE PEOPLEMulti-Cultural Earth Day 2006 is a day to celebrate the earth, environment, and world cultures. All nations, all families, and all cultures united and moving together to heal the earth through love, music, and art.
On Sunday, April 23, 11am–5pm , join the WorldBeat Cultural Center in a celebration of the 18 th Annual Multi-Cultural Earth Day 2006 with world music, arts and crafts, and vegetarian cuisine. Enjoy music by the WorldBeat African Drum and Dance Ensemble, Afro-Cuban Drum Ensemble, World Jazz Ensemble, Capoiera with the Mestre Preto Velho (Dennis Newsome) The Head Instructor of the Os Malandros de Mestre Touro, and master drummer Nana Yaw Asiedu. Also featuring Jazz, Reggae, Taiko Drumming, Samba, Afro-Cuban drumming, Children's Garden activities, and more! Venue is the WorldBeat Cultural Center Admission is free — all ages welcome.
2nd Annual Inspiration Film Festival to Showcase Films that Inspire and CreatePositive Change
Festival to Take Place April 28-30, 2006( Santa Monica , Calif. ) The Inspiration Film Festival (IFF) which showcases films that inspire us, lift our spirit and transform our lives is being held April 28–30, 2006 in Santa Monica , Calif. This year's festival is currently accepting submissions that align with the spiritual cinema genre in three major categories: feature film, documentary and short films, with winners receiving cash prizes of $15,000, $5,000 and $5,000, respectively. The submission deadline for entries to be postmarked is March 10, 2006 . There is no entry fee. Visit www.inspirationfilmfestival.com for entry details.
This year's festival will showcase the best in narrative features, full-length documentaries, narrative shorts, animated works, children's films or experimental art films. Last year's festival submissions included the successful documentary “Real Dirt on Farmer John,” which won the Gaia Documentary Award and “Illusion,” which won the Gaia Feature Film Award. Both of these winners were picked up from the festival for national distribution and will be in theaters this spring. “We're looking forward to building upon the success of last year's festival and spreading awareness around a unique and ever-growing genre of film making,” said John Raatz, president of Awakened Media. “At the same time, we're also looking to build a festival that will attract some of today's most forward thinking and innovative filmmakers.”
Last year's judges included: screenwriter and Environmental Media Award and Genesis Award winner, Corey Blechman (“Free Willy,” “Dominick and Eugene”); Nina Utne, Chairwoman and CEO, Utne Magazine; Emmy nominee and educator, Johanna Demetrakas (Out of Line); producer Barnet Bain (“What Dreams May Come” and “The Celestine Prophecy”); visual effects animator and supervisor, Marlon West; and television writer-producer, Kate McCallum.
The presenting sponsor of this year's festival will once again be Gaiam, the lifestyle media company that caters to people who value personal development, natural health and inspirational entertainment. The event will run in conjunction with the LOHAS 10 (Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability) Forum. LOHAS 10 is a three-day business conference bringing together businesses concerned with promoting environmentally sound, healthy business practices and consumer purchasing choices.
About The Inspiration Film Festival: Now in its second year, the Inspiration Film Festival is presented by Conscious Media and Awakened Media, and takes place in Santa Monica , California April 28–30, 2006 . An Inspiration Film is a movie that inspires us, lifts our spirit, or transforms our lives. An Inspiration Film makes us feel more hopeful, more thankful, more connected, more passionate, and better about life in general. We identify with an Inspiration Film's characters on a deep, emotional level, and are motivated by their stories to pursue positive change in our own lives. An Inspiration film honors the belief that simple choices can change the world and inspire us to make a difference.
Global Health Education Event — 60 Nations, 50 US States
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day — One World…One Breath
On April 29, an unprecedented, and spectacularly visual, global health and healing educational event will span the globe in 60 nations, and all 50 US states and will continue on the last Saturday of April each year.
Beginning in the earliest time zones of New Zealand , this event has been officially recognized by the United Nations World Health Organization, governors, senates, and mayors of many nations worldwide.
The event is a spiritually inspiring coming together of people around the globe to celebrate personal and global health and healing; however, it is also a serious health education event .
In spite of the fact that less than one-half of one-percent of the NIH annual budget is spent researching “complimentary health” technologies, there is substantial mounting research finding that the ancient health systems of Tai Chi and Qigong (Chi Kung) may offer profound benefits for many ailments and chronic diseases.
In one study, for example, it was found that Tai Chi doubled practitioners resistance to viral infection. This should have spurred a massive influx of research dollars to learn more — but it hasn't. One of the goals of World Tai Chi and Qigong Day is to stimulate an international discussion of these ancient Chinese health technologies, and what they portend for the future of our sagging healthcare systems.
Tai Chi and Qigong are also being used increasingly in education, penal and drug rehabilitation, and corporate wellness. US Corporations lose over $300 billion annually to unmanaged stress, about $7,500 per employee per year. Tai Chi not only is a powerful stress reducer, but also burns substantial calories and provides roughly the same cardiovascular benefit as moderate- impact aerobics.
You can find contact information for local events in your area at: www.world taichiday.org/ATLASFindWTCContinents .html or simply contact us here at the International Office of WTCQD, and we'll help.
See a Celestine Prophesy Preview
The special pre-release of the long awaited feature film, The Celestine Prophecy, will be previewed by various organizations and churches from March 31 to April 14. The film will be released to theaters in mid-May.
The film is based on James Redfield's world wide bestselling novel, The Celestine Prophecy. In 1995 and 1996, The Celestine Prophecy was the bestselling American book in the world. It stayed on the New York Times bestseller's list for over three years, was translated into more than 40 languages, and ultimately influenced the world with some 12 million copies in print. A 2000 New York Times Reader's Poll named The Celestine Prophecy as the #1 all-time bestseller in religion, spirituality, and philosophy.
The Celestine Prophecy Movie is an adventure film chronicling the discovery of ancient scrolls in the rain forests of Peru. The prophecy and its nine key insights predict a worldwide awakening, arising within all religious traditions, that moves humanity toward a deeper experience of spirituality.
The film features an international ensemble cast including Matthew Settle, Thomas Kretschmann, Sarah Wayne Callies, Annabeth Gish, Hector Elizondo, Joaquim de Almeida and Jurgen Prochnow.
“Allowing groups to host special sneak previews is a key part of our mission to get the word out about this movie and its message,” states author/filmmaker James Redfield. “Because this was a book that so many people shared with their friends and family, passing it literally around the world, we wanted to create a community-feeling with the sneak previews where people can share the movie experience.”
For a complete list see www. thecelestineprophecymovie.com.
In this issue is a partial list of locations showing the preview in Southern California. Times were not available on the website, though more details are available for many of the events in the calendar section this issue.
Celestine Prophecy Sneak Previews
- Learning Light Foundation, 1212 E Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, CA 714-533-2311. Fri. March 31. Sun. April 9.
- Bonita Church of Religious Science, 5120 Robinwood Rd, Bonita, CA 619-397-1623. Fri. Mar. 31, Sun. April 9.
- Calabasas Ctr of Dynamic Living 23627 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, CA 818-486-6720 Sun. April 2.
- Pleasant Valley Church of Religious Science, 221 Daily Dr., Ste.1, Camarillo, CA 805-482-4300 Sat. April 1.
- Metropolitan Community Church Coachella Valley, 32150 Candlewood Dr., Cathedral City, CA 760-328-3591 x12 Fri. 3/31, Sat. 4/1.
- Claremont Church of Religious Science, 509 South College Ave., Claremont, CA 909-624-3549 Fri. March 31st, Sun. April 2, Sun. April 9.
- Altitudes for Community Excellence Inc.-Claremont McKenna College Pickford Auditorium, 500 E 9th St. Claremont, CA 909-622-3535 Sun. April 9.
- Center for Spiritual Discovery, 2850 Mesa Verde Dr. E. Costa Mesa, CA 714-754-7399 x22 Fri, March 31, Sat. April 1, Sun. April 2.
- Agape International Spiritual Ctr, 5700 Buckingham Pkway. Culver City, CA 310-348-1250 Fri. March 31.
- Seaside Church of Religious Science-Earth THRIVE 1613 Lake Dr., Encinitas, CA 760-753-5786 Sat. April 8.
- Indigo Village, 609 S. Vulcan Ave. Suites 201 & 202 Encinitas, CA 760-633-3754 Wed. April 5th, Sat. April 8.
- Creative Ctr for Spiritual Living, 1330 E. Valley Pkwy. Ste. G Escondido, CA 760-741-0853 Fri. March 31st, Sun. April 2nd, Fri. April 7.
- Hilltop Center for Spiritual Living, 331 E. Elder St., Fallbrook, CA 760-723-8291 Fri. March 31st, Fri. April 7.
- New Vision Ctr Church of Religious Science, 16650 Arrow Blvd. Fontana, CA 951-830-2038 Sun. April 9.
- The Living Temple, 7561 Center Ave., #24 Huntington Beach, CA 714-891-5117 Fri. March 31, Sat. April 1, Tue. April 4.
- Idyllwild Church of Religious Science, 54423 Village Ctr Dr., Idyllwild, CA 951-659-3464 Sun. April 2, Fri. April 7.
- The Goddess Temple of Orange County, 17905 Sky Park Circle Irvine, CA 949-651-0564 Sat. April 1.
- Joshua Tree Retreat Ctr & Wellness Resort & Ding Le Mei Institute, 59700 29 Palms Hwy., Joshua Tree, CA 760-365-3880- 800-394-0508 Sun. April 9.
- PURRF “Puddha Speaks Events” at Love & Light Healing Center, 8632 La Mesa Blvd. La Mesa, CA. 619-271-9461 Sun. April 9.
- The Ctr for Prosperous Living, Aliso Creek Inn, 31106 Pacific Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach,CA 949-715-0294 Sun. April 2.
- Pacific Center for Positive Living, 22600 #A, Lambert St., #707 Lake Forest, CA 949-768-3545 Fri. April 7, Sat. April 8, Sun. April 9.
- Center of Light, 1030 W.Ave. L-8 Lancaster, CA 661-948-0873 Fri. March 31, Fri. April 7, Sun. April 9.
- Science Mind & Spirit Ctr, 6695 E. Pacific Coast Hwy. #125, Long Beach, CA 562-980-7610 Sat. April 8, Sun. April 9, Wed. April 12.
- KRST Unity Center of Africa Spirituality, 7825 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 323-759-7567 Sun. April 9.
- Malibu Green Machine, Malibu Bluffs Park, PCH & Las Virgenes Cyn., Malibu, CA 310-402-4104 Thurs. April 13, Fri. April 14.
- Wellthy Living, 5396 Horizon Dr. Malibu, CA 310-924-4715 Fri. March 31, Sat. April 1, Sun. April 2.
- PURRF “Puddha Speaks Events” at Rosicrucian Fellowship Cafeteria, 2222 Mission Ave.
Oceanside, CA 619-271-9461 Sat. April 8 Fri. April 14.
- Foothill Center of Religious Science, 49 South Baldwin Ave.Pasadena, CA 626-836-2022 Sun. April 9, Tue. April 11, Wed. April 12.
- Golden Ave Church of Religious Science, 2404 N GoldenAve.,San Bernardino, CA 909-883 7171 Fri.March 31,Wed. April 5.
- Downtown Community Church-Swedenborg Hall, 1531 Tyler Ave., San Diego, CA 619-491-3087 Fri. March 31, Sat. April 1, Sun. April 2.
- United Fathers of America Normal Heights Community Ctr, 4649 Hawley Blvd., San Diego, CA 619-459-4125 619-795-9530 Fri. March 31, Sat. April 1.
- Christ Church Unity, 3770 Altadena Ave., San Diego, CA 619-280-2501 x109 Fri. April 7, Sat. April 8, Sun. April 9.
- Center for Universal Truth, 27121 Calle Arroyo #2200 San Juan Capistrano, CA 949-481-4040 Sun. April 2, Fri. April 7.
- Center of the Heart, 487 N Turnpike Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 805-964-4861 Sat. April 1st, Fri. April 7, Sat. April 8.
- HopeDance Films, 40 E Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA 805-544-9663 Tue. 4/ 11.
- Blossom Spiritist Society Felicia Mahood, 11338 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, CA Sat. April 8.
- Church of Today, 26805 Murrieta Rd., Sun City, CA 951-679-6622 Fri. April 7.
- Unity of Tustin, 14402 Prospect Ave. Tustin, CA 714-730-3486 Fri. April 7.
- New Earth InsideOut Community Arts Ctr, 1020 Victoria Ave. Venice, CA 310-314-0993 Thurs. April 6, Fri. April 14.
- Humanity's Team of Ventura Co, Church Religious Science 101 S Laurel St.Ventura, CA 805-207 4338 Sat. April 8, Sun. April 9.
- Westlake Church of Religious Science, 880 Hampshire Rd, Ste W Westlake Village, CA 805-495-0105 Fri. 4/ 7, Sun. 4/9, Thurs. 4/13.
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