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Astral Dynamics: A New Approach to OBE 
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  Book: Robert Bruce's straightforward how-to manual on astral projection. Perhaps you've had a spontaneous out-of-body experiences and didn't know it! This extensive tome teaches you everything you need to know to accomplish successful, planned out-of-body travel; how to exit the body, how to get around on the astral plane, and how to get back in with solid, provable memories of the event. Bruce writes very clearly and uses down-to-earth terminology so that you learn not only how to create a "real-time double" to astrally project but also about the physics of the nonphysical world. 


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Radiohead: The Bends 
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  A modern classic from a band with a more than shaky start; this one will always be in my "A" collection of favorite CD's ever. 


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Holographic Universe by Michael Talbot 
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  Book: This is one of the most provocative books I have read in years. In the first few chapters Mr. Talbot describes the emerging holographic paradigm in science, drawing on David Bohm's work in quantum physics and Karl Pribam's work in neuroscience. I found both descriptions to be fascinating, and especially enjoyed the historical context for the work of these two seminal thinkers. Mr. Talbot's writing style is unusually clear and lucid. All of this makes for a highly engaging book. It kept me up late every night for more than a week. I am a person who has had an OBE/NDE (out-of-body, near-death-experience), and can tell you that his description of such events is an astoundingly accurate portrayal of what I experienced. 


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Darwin's Black Box by Michael Behe 
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  Book: Michael J. Behe, a biochemist at Lehigh University, presents here a scientific argument for the existence of God. Examining the evolutionary theory of the origins of life, he can go part of the way with Darwin--he accepts the idea that species have been differentiated by the mechanism of natural selection from a common ancestor. But he thinks that the essential randomness of this process can explain evolutionary development only at the macro level, not at the micro level of his expertise. Within the biochemistry of living cells, he argues, life is "irreducibly complex." This is the last black box to be opened, the end of the road for science. Faced with complexity at this level, Behe suggests that it can only be the product of "intelligent design." 


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Mindwalk 
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  Mindwalk (1991) Starring: Sam Waterston, Liv Ullmann The interplay among the diverse personalities of poet (philosopher), politician (pragmatist), and physicist (intellectual) is beautifully orchestrated and wonderfully inclusive. The illustrative presentations of extremely complex subjects, as well as the "inconclusiveness" of the film's "message" is what draws you back time and again. We are left wiser in our understanding, but it is left to each of us to figure out what it means for us on a personal level. Just as with the characters of the film, you are left feeling as if you have truly reached a "Turning Point" in your own life. It is truly a movie for the mind, but watch it with your whole heart and soul. 


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The Idiots 
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  The Idiots (1998) Starring: Bodil Jørgensen, Jens Albinus A dozen of Danish young boys and girls, deceived by the society they are living in, decide to take revenge of this society by creating uncomfortable situations. So, as soon as they are in public places, they are pretending they are mental deficient people and don't hesitate to enjoy the multiple advantages this lie can create. If I enjoyed a lot the comic scenes of THE IDIOTS, recognizing the hypocritical attitudes of our society towards its weakest members, I was in the same time ashamed of my lack of respect. And, in my opinion, THE IDIOTS is a very important movie because, unlike the vast majority of the non-Dogma 95 movies, this film will touch your heart and the roots of your morals. 


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The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho 
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  Book: The Alchemist presents a simple fable, based on simple truths and places it in a highly unique situation. One of my favorite books ever...liken it to Siddhartha, but in a much more readable context. 


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The Man Who Wasn't There 
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  This is another movie classic from the Coen brothers.Once again they have shown that they are probably the most innovative pairing when it comes to modern cinema.This film certainly fits into the film noir genre which sort of heralds back to a bygone era.The lighting and pace of the film is just amazing and it all enhances this story and adds to the mystery of the characters and the plot of the movie. Billy Bob Thornton plays the totally disenchanted barber in a most understated way.It's one of the best performances I've seen in years.I found myself constantly changing my opinion as to whether I had sympathy for his character or just found him too cold and disenchanted that I didn't really care what his outcome would be.The great thing about this performance is that you get the impression that Thornton's character doesn't really care either.The supporting cast are also terrific-especially Frances McDormand-who plays his scheming,disillusioned and callous wife.James Gondolfini is tremendous as her partner in an adulterous affair.He's a very much larger then life character,who not only appears to be quite menacing but also quite good at spinning great yarns about his own life.Tony Shaloub really dominates the scenes as a fast-talking,arrogant,hot-shot lawyer.He seems to sum up the Thornton character best in his condescending assumptions that he's just a 'simple barber'. The story is set in the fifties in small town California.The sort of place where outward high morals try to cover up a seedy undercurrent.It's the sort of place where how you're perceived is the most important thing as everyone seems to know your business.Thornton plays Ed Cryan who is probably in his late forties and from the first minute you get the impression that this guy isn't or hasn't been the most dynamic in the world.He tells us that all he is,is a barber's assistant to a much younger and obnoxious relative.He also tells you that he pretty much doesn't really like his job.Everything about him is so disenchanted and understated-his delivery is slow and ponderous that you find yourself getting quite frustrated listening to him.His mood never varies even when he's with the man who he knows is having an affair with his wife!It's always dead-pan.A chance meeting with a shady entrepenurial salesman makes him realise that he has a chance to actually do something with his life.The story then twists into the main plot of blackmail and murder.To give away any more details on the story would ruin the film for those that have yet to see it.Needless to say-being a Coen film this story develops in a way the viewer could never have imagined.And despite it's slow pace and pedantic delivery you're totally engrossed in the whole story.Add in references to fifties U.F.O. paranoia and uncomfortable Lolita scenes it's just a constantly gripping story.Some of the dialogue is also hilarious and yet very sad at the same time. I'm not sure how I felt about the ending.I sort of felt that this movie could have ended several times-but then another twist occurs.I wasn't sure if the ending left me totally cold as it has it's bizarre moments.One thing is for sure though this movie is worth seeing and leaves you thinking about it for quite a while afterwards. 


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Pancha Nadai Pallavi 
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  Music: Shankar (a different Shankar) shows himself on this recording to be a master of both composition and his instrument -- a custom-made, double necked, 10-string violin capable of covering the range from violin to cello. Accompannied by Indian percussion masters Zakir Hussain on tabla and Vikku Vinayakram on ghatam, he takes the listener on an amazing, nearly 1-hour journey into the heart and soul of Indian classcal music. In his hands, the violin sings with the voice of divine inspiration, articulating more than a melody as it nudges and pulls our minds along on its journey. The effect of his vocalizing along with his instrument is absolutely transporting. 


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King Black Acid: Loves a Long Song 
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  LOVES A LONG SONG is a great collection of psychedic-tinged art rock that takes a lot of influence from 90's bands like Mercury Rev and Air as well as past bands like early 70's Pink Floyd. These guys know how to craft songs, the arrangements are very creative, and the mix is wonderful. A definate treat for those with higher-end sound systems. This is the kind of album that a fan of almost anything would like, and I expect that by the end of this decade, King Black Acid will be known as one of the heavy-hitters in the music world. Even though they have a few albums to their credit, I believe this one is the start of something big. -Mason 


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