Guest guest Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Wow! That is amazing! I live near New York (MA), and my daughter lives in Maryland. I'm so excited. Shanti ~ Linda Pranada wrote: There are 5 messages in this issue. Topics in this digest: 1a. Re: To Tom about new MA Center nierika 1b. Re: To Tom about new MA Center Pranada 1c. Re: To Tom about new MA Center bluepearllight 2. MI, CA retreat registration Mike Brooker 3. The Only Real Power is Love anatol_zinc Messages ______________________ 1a. Re: To Tom about new MA Center Posted by: " nierika " nierika skyedaughter Sun Oct 18, 2009 3:45 am ((PDT)) Dear Tom ~ I thought you said in a previous email that there would be a new MA Center in MD, but this article said New York. Is there no center proposed for MD? I believe you said that the former home of Maria Shriver had been purchased for this. Thanks ~ Linda Tom wrote: http://www.ammany.org/MA-center/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Messages in this topic (3) ______________________ 1b. Re: To Tom about new MA Center Posted by: " Pranada " daughterpranada daughterpranada Sun Oct 18, 2009 5:26 am ((PDT)) Namah Shivaya, Linda, There will be new Amma centres in both locations. Jai Ma, Pranada On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 6:45 AM, <nierika wrote: > > > Dear Tom ~ I thought you said in a previous email that there would be a > new MA Center in MD, but this article said New York. Is there no center > proposed for MD? I believe you said that the former home of Maria Shriver > had > been purchased for this. Thanks ~ Linda > > > > Tom wrote: > > http://www.ammany.org/MA-center/ > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Messages in this topic (3) ______________________ 1c. Re: To Tom about new MA Center Posted by: " bluepearllight " bluepearllight bluepearllight Sun Oct 18, 2009 11:38 am ((PDT)) There will be new 'centers' in both loc's, but if you read the proposed NYC site plans, it doesn't seem like theirs will be residential. Strange, because NYC has had a longer-standing and larger group up there compared to DC-metro. I'm sure they feel a little slighted. Their center seems like it'll be used for an Amma shop, satsang, classes and business meetings. They won't be allowed to cook on premises or use as a restaurant. Some years ago there was talk that there was a push to build more centers, but then plans fell apart and you didn't hear much about it. Guess that's changed. Ammachi , Pranada <daughterpranada wrote: > > Namah Shivaya, Linda, > > There will be new Amma centres in both locations. > > Jai Ma, > Pranada > > On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 6:45 AM, <nierika wrote: > > > > > > > Dear Tom ~ I thought you said in a previous email that there would be a > > new MA Center in MD, but this article said New York. Is there no center > > proposed for MD? I believe you said that the former home of Maria Shriver > > had > > been purchased for this. Thanks ~ Linda > > > > > > > > Tom wrote: > > > > http://www.ammany.org/MA-center/ > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > Messages in this topic (3) ______________________ ______________________ 2. MI, CA retreat registration Posted by: " Mike Brooker " patria1818 patria1818 Sun Oct 18, 2009 6:23 am ((PDT)) http://www.amma.org/tours/amma-tours/n_america.html It's on!! go for it!! Messages in this topic (1) ______________________ ______________________ 3. The Only Real Power is Love Posted by: " anatol_zinc " anatol_zinc anatol_zinc Sun Oct 18, 2009 9:18 am ((PDT)) Whether a person likes animals, reptiles or not, this really is amazing, just goes to show what some humankindness can achieve. If you thought the legend of the horse whisperer was impressive, here's an animal tale with even more bite. Rather than trying to tame wild stallions, fearless Costa Rican fisherman Chito prefers a playful wrestle inthe water with his best pal Pocho - a deadly 17ft crocodile. The 52-year-old daredevil draws gasps of amazement from onlookers by wading chest-deep into the water, then whistling for his 980lb buddy - and giving him an affectionate hug. Crazy Chito says: " Pocho is my best friend. This is a very dangerous routine but we have a good relationship. He will look me in the eye and not attack me. " It is too dangerous for anyone else to come in the water. It is only ever the two of us. " Chito made friends with the croc after finding him with a gunshot wound on the banks of the CentralAmerican state's Parismina river 20 years ago. He had been shot in the left eye by a cattle farmer and was close to death. But Chito enlisted the help of several pals to load the massive reptile into his boat. He says: " When I found Pocho in the river he was dying, so I brought him into my house. He was very skinny, weighing only around 150lb. I gave him chicken and fish and medicine for six months to help him recover. " I stayed by Pocho's side while he was ill, sleeping next to him at night. I just wanted him to feel that somebody loved him, that not all humans are bad. " It meant a lot of sacrifice. I had to be there every day. I love all animals - especially ones that have suffered. " It took years before Chito felt that Pocho had bonded with him enough to get closer to the animal. He says: " After a decade I started to work with him. At first it was slow, slow. I played with him a bit, slowly doing more. " Then I found out that when I called his name he would come over to me. " At one point during his recovery, Chito left the croc in a lake near his house. But as he turned to walk away, to his amazement Pocho got out of the water and began to follow him home. Chito recalls: " That convinced me the crocodile could be tame. " But when he first fearlessly waded into the water with the giant reptile, his family was so horrified they couldn't bear to watch. So instead, he took to splashing around with Pocho when they were asleep. Four years ago Chito showed some of his tricks to friends, including getting the animal to close his eyes on command. And that convinced him to go public with a show. Now he swims and plays with Pocho as well as feeding him at the lake near his home in the lowland tropical town of Sarapiqui . The odd couple have now become a major tourist attraction with several tour operators, including Crocodile Adventures, taking visitors on touring cruises to see the pair. On the Crocodile Adventures website it describes the spectacle as: " One of the most amazing things that nocruise ship passenger will want to miss, the adventure show between the man and the crocodile. " Clever croc ... Pocho answers to his name American crocodiles, which inhabit North, Central and South America, can live to around 70 years old. It is estimated that Pocho is around 50 - almost the same age as his owner. They are also said to be less aggressive than their Nile or Australian counterparts. Chito, whose real name is Gilberto Shedden, was given his nickname by friends, who also call him " Tarzan Tico " - Tico being a familiar word for a Costa Rican. And he certainly plays up to the name, wearing a tattered pair of leopard-print shorts for his half-hourperformances with Pocho. A keen conservationist, he also offers boat tours, where he eagerly points out a variety of wildlife. But he only charges a few dollars to watch the breathtaking crocodile show, claiming he does not want to cash in on Pocho. He says: " He's my friend, I don't want to treat him like a slave or exploit him. " I am happy because I rescued him, and he is happy with me because he has everything he needs. " pics @ from: http://office-humour.co.uk/item/13027/ Messages in this topic (1) Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! ------ Groups Links ------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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