Vice President Kills Former US Secretary of the Treasury

"Sir, I challenge you to a duel!" While these words today are a joke, and at most would give you the opportunity to slap someone with a glove, not so long ago these words meant serious business. Since the dawn of time, men have always had the urge to show their male dominance. And what better way to accomplish this than by a potential deadly duel? But dueling could not be over a quibbling matter, no, dueling was reserved as a way to restore honor to one's name.

I just started reading Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation, by Joseph E. Ellis, and the first chapter tells of the most famous duel in American history. In reading, I ran across a passage which informed the reader of the probability of injury. "But the inherent inaccuracy of a projectile emerging from a smoothbore barrel, plus the potent jerk required to release the cocked hammer, ignite the powder, and then send the ball toward its target, meant that in this duel, as in most duels of that time, neither party was likely to be hurt badly, if at all." (1) I also found numerous other sources that indicated the same notion. "The chance of dying in a pistol duel was relatively slim. Flintlocks often misfired. And even in the hands of an experienced shooter, accuracy was difficult." (2)

If this was such an ineffective way to duel, why even take part? I realize that the chance of dying is possible, but like all sources state, not likely. It almost amounts to dueling with billiard balls, which two Frenchmen did in 1843. (3) I am guessing that neither of these gentlemen died-well, not from billiards dueling anyway.

The Burr-Hamilton duel, which would become the most famous duel in America's history, took place on July 11, 1804. This duel, which took the life of Alexander Hamilton, would forever change the country's opinion on dueling. Dueling, just as slavery, was a nasty, customary element of the era. The custom of dueling started in medieval times and came to America, with the Pilgrims, on the Mayflower. Only one year after establishing a colony in Massachusetts, in 1621, Edward Doty and Edward Lester had a sword duel. The punishment for this "crime"?-the two men spent one hour with their ankles tied to their necks. I would say the punishment hardly fits the severity of the crime.

In researching this topic, I ran across several stories about the duel between Andrew Jackson and Charles Dickinson. This 1806 duel led to the death of Charles Dickinson and an injury resulting in a lifetime of pain for Andrew Jackson. Andrew Jackson-yes, Old Hickory himself-fought in many a duel, and was known to leave a few lifeless bodies in his wake. In the earlier referenced PBS.org source (2), there was a quote, "In the eyes of many, Jackson's behavior amounted to little more than murder." Not only had he killed a man in this duel but he also broke a rule, which by today's definition would label him as a cheater. This leads me to a question. Let's say that Republican Nominee for President, Mitt Romney, participated in a duel in his younger years. Would he be elected president? Would the press not make this issue the issue? I think so!

Interestingly enough, somehow this history of dueling turned into a political survey and not so much a history lesson. But I digress. As America became a civilized country dueling, like slavery, would be seen for what it truly was and like slavery be abolished.

Interesting Facts About Pyramids

A pyramid is one of the earliest forms of massive monumental architecture built by humans. Pyramids are shaped like big three-dimensional triangles, with larger bases narrowing towards the top; this architectural design is extremely durable, as can be seen by the numerous examples still preserved after thousands of years.

The Chakra Pyramid:

I have selected the crystals that align with each major chakra of the human energy body. They are Jasper (Root Chakra), Hematite (Sacral Chakra), Citrine (Solar Plexus), Rose Quartz (Heart Chakra), Aquamarine (Throat Chakra), Amethyst (Forehead or Third Eye Chakra) and Clear Quartz (Crown Chakra).

The Queen's Chamber Pyramid. This new pyramid contains a chamber that is modeled after the Queen's Chamber within the great Pyramid of Giza and is specifically designed to increase the effects of your meditations, manifestations and energy cleansing.

KX-Coil Pyramid:

This is the upgraded Krypto-Xeno pyramid. Includes a precision-machined copper coil to assist the flow of orgone throughout the pyramid, adding to the tube-torus energy field. The coil smoothes the energy, eliminating the "edge" effect sometimes felt by pyramid users. All pyramids are available for sale.

Power Pyramid:

The Power Pyramid is also known as a "Holy Hand Grenade." It is a very useful metaphysical tool. The Power Pyramid, or Holy Hand Grenade, is essentially an "Orgone Creator." Orgone, a term coined by the late Wilhelm Reich, refers to the smallest hypothesized sub-atomic particle: the energy and substance of life itself.

Exactly Power Pyramid:

The basic function of the Power Pyramid is to recycle dark, sick, negative orgone (life energy) into light, healthy, positive orgone. The configuration of the quartz crystals inside the metal/organic matrix allows this to happen. This energy-regenerating quality can be used to refresh and heal the energy of a person, room, office or entire house.

Just place your Power Pyramid in a room where you feel the energy needs to be improved. If you place one in your bedroom, miasms and stuck negative energies may be cleansed during the night. The device will protect you etherically, as dark entities cannot stand to get near it. Put a Power Pyramid on your desk at work to repel your boss's or co-workers' negative energies from your aura.

Also, you should quickly see an increase in your dreams and psychic activity. It is definitely happening for me, and I continuously receive good feedback on this!

Look like of Power Pyramid:

The Power Pyramids currently come in five colors. The Power Pyramid is 4.534 inches high and 5.376 inches square at the base, and weighs approximately 2.5 pounds. The pyramid is approximately 60°.

The dimensions were determined as follows: The base of each side is the square root of ((phi^pi) X (pi^phi)) = 5.376 inches and the height is (phi^pi) = 4.534 inches. Thus maximizing the use of the mystical numbers of pi and phi.

Important Disclaimer:

The Power Pyramid is a meditation aid. It is NOT a medical device. It is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness. If you are ill, or have a serious medical problem, please see your doctor, chiropractor, naturopath, acupuncturist, herbalist, or other healer. I urge you to use your own common sense and inner wisdom in deciding on a health care regimen that feels right to you personally.

Some of the effects are:

Food kept under a pyramid will stay fresh for two to three times longer than uncovered food. Artificial flavorings in food will loose their taste, but natural flavors are enhanced.

The taste of foods change; they become less bitter or acid. Spectrographic reading of the treated item will show a change in the molecular structure.

The pyramid will dehydrate and mummify things, without decay or mold growing.

There is also a slowing or complete stopping of the growth of microorganisms.

Kirlian photographs show the aura to be significantly brighter after a 15 minute exposure period.

Pyramid research:

Bill Kerell is a researcher who experimented with pyramids for about 17 years. He has done many experiments using brine shrimp. Brine shrimp usually live 6 to 7 weeks; but under the pyramids. Two German scientists, Born and Lertes, also discovered that this frequency was in the microwave range.

A lot of work has been done with individuals who meditate. The theta and alpha brain waves are increased. These frequencies are also higher and the signal strength is twice the 9amplitude of normal. Dr. Carl Benedicks (a Swedish scientist) discovered that the pyramid produced a resonance or frequency inside it. Two German scientists, Born and Lertes, also discovered that this frequency was in the microwave range.

Researchers discovered that items placed under a pyramid stay "charged" for various lengths of time after being taken from under the pyramid. Crystals and water keeps their "charge" longer than anything else.

An Eye Opening View Of How At-Risk Children Learn

How can we understand how children of At-risk communities learn if we do not understand the child? The child is the community and the community the child, just the way their environment and parents are. This may mean a little more time, effort and plenty of dedication; but show me one child who is not worth it.
In order to understand how children of At-risk communities learn, we must define the social term: At-risk. This could be a lesson in itself. Scholars have given many definitions for the term. Some say it describes children and youth living in poverty-stricken neighborhoods. Some define At-risk as the absence of either one or both parents. Still there are those who say the term has no definition and are simply used to place labels on certain groups.
My definition of At-risk is any person, place or thing that impedes the progress, growth or development of a child. This may be the absence of a parent, the lack of wealth or simply the dedication of an educator for teaching a child.
If you hear a child use the word "ain't", do you stop and correct that child by using and teaching the words "are not" or "isn't?" Do you continue doing what you are doing? In an article by Prevette Research, two-thirds of the estimated one-hundred and thirty million children in the world have no access to primary education.
Environment and economics have considerable influence in society. Rigorous wealth and severe poverty are some of the issues society face today. I would place the lack of education high on the list of social issues.
Ninety-five percent of children of At-risk communities, including infants, toddlers and children of pre - school age are on a Government- subsidized program. There are those who suggest that there should be more teachers of color in At-risk communities. I think this is a cop-out for the lack of dedication. It does not matter if you are a person of color or not, there is no excuse for lack of dedication. Whether you are a neighbor, a relative, a school teacher, clergy or parent, we are all educators. Remember: Parents are the first educators.
The children of At-risk communities also communicate differently. They lack the benefits of social graces and etiquette. Fortunately, there are children who are privileged not to have seen this side of life.
Let's do a comparison:
Example 1:
Children who are taught social graces and etiquette may greet you by saying, "Good morning, how are you?" A child coming up from an At-risk community might say "What's up?" and they are okay with this because this is what they hear daily.
Example 2:
Demonstrate by placing a cup and saucer combination in front of a child who has been taught social etiquette and he or she will be able to tell you the correct names of each item and their usage. Place the same cup and saucer in front of a child from an At-risk community and he or she may ask, "What is this for?" and label the saucer as a plate. This is because they have never used nor seen it used before.
Example 3:
The children of At-risk communities learn their alphabets and numbers around the ages of three and four, but learn to appreciate music around the age of nine months; simply because they live this daily. While they are learning to appreciate Rap and Hip Hop, the children of higher social standards are learning to appreciate Beethoven and Mozart. Social graces and etiquette should be a pre- requisite for elementary education. Social graces and etiquette empowers children to know how to behave properly in society. It demonstrates a level of respect, not only for others but for themselves. The children also learn to be considerate of others. It helps them understand that others have feelings. They learn how to greet and be gracious using words like, please, thank you and excuse me.
Social graces and etiquette enhance their desire to learn and feel better about themselves. Unless these children of At-risk communities have parents who practice social graces and etiquette or a teacher who is instilling these valuable lessons in them, they will never understand, know of, or experience this valued knowledge. This would be a major injustice to them as well as to society.
I personally know environment and economics play an enormous part in the lives of At-risk children in how they live and learn. I must say experience is the best teacher. I have lived in At-risk communities all my life and have taught children of At-risk communities for thirty-two years. There is one thing I have learned and experienced in those thirty-two years of teaching- What you give to them, they will give back.
Education is more than just the ABC's of learning or reading, writing and arithmetic, it is knowing who you are teaching and exemplifying knowledge to those you serve.

College - Tips For Choosing a Course of Study in College

Getting accepted into college can be a very confusing time. That is if you're not certain what to pursue. With so many courses and specialties to choose from, how do you know which is best for you?
Choosing a course of study should be carefully measured to avoid wasting four years on academics that will be useless once you graduate. Numerous studies conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics point to 60% of graduates working outside their majors. What does this figure signify? It either means low employment rates in the field, or students pursuing another field of passion.
Here are tips for choosing a course of study in college:

• Income - Research what's the average income in the field. Many students do not think about how lucrative a degree will be. However, the bottom line of getting a degree is to earn financial security.
• The Job Market - The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides in-depth insight into job prospects for different fields of study. It usually includes a ten year forecast, and as an example, specific technology jobs like Network And Computer Systems Administrators can anticipate a median salary of $69,160, with a 28% growth between 2010-2020.
• Student's Interest - What did you want to become when you were growing up? Do you still have that dream? Chances are, students will be much happier working in a field they're passionate about. Aside from financial benefits, the student's core values, interests and beliefs will translate directly into the field of work. Confucius was right when he said "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life."
• Take a Personality Quiz - Experts recommend this test to determine if students are better suited working as a blue or white collar worker, based on his or her personality and interests.
• The Factor of Time - Some courses require a greater timeframe for completion. Examples include degrees related to medicine and law. As a new student, it's important to figure out if an extended course length will be an issue, and whether dedication is key.
• Talk to a Pro - Who will better advise all the necessary procedures to take, in order to select the best course for students' careers. Each online college should house a counselor for this purpose.

Rather than having a change of heart half-way through the online university program, students can begin by weighing these options to make the most practical choice.