REACHING BIG: Summer Solstice June 21, 2022 |
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On the solstice, I was so impressed watching the collective joy of the Peruvian people who mades very long foot treks into Cusco to honor ancient traditions. I also find it impressive the peoples have their after life bases covered: due to the Spanish cultural influence, they walk two after life roads, one of Christianity and one of paganism. |
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The Inti Raymi festival in Peru is a feast of the Sun God and Pachamama (Mother Earth), the main Gods of the Inca civilization. These Gods were considered to be the creators of all that exists. They rule over the destiny of mankind and the universe!
This Inca festival of Inti Raymi is the most luxurious, large, and colorful celebration to be performed in Cusco as it was originally dedicated to an Incan ruler, considered to be a demigod for his people. The Sun was to be worshiped and offered sacrifices to avoid that it would leave the Earth and its children during its long journey while it ensures its return providing heat and joy.
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The interesting question is when is Inti Raymi celebrated? It is because, it is held on the 24th of June at present time, while the authentic celebration took place on the 21st of June, a Southern Hemisphere winter solstice. It was moved on the 24th probably to prevent it would merge with other catholic feasts. |
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WELLNESS CORNER: Nerve Pain |
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I have friends who complain about tingling in a toe, finger, or joint. As a long time student practitioner of healing touch I haven't had a lot of success treating nerve discomfort. Searching for a treatment I happened across this site in a wellness magazine. I wanted to share it with you all. |
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Watch: The ‘Nerve Pain Relief’ You Can Do Without Leaving The House |
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Relieving nerve pain was once thought to be virtually impossible without expensive — and potentially risky — surgical procedures.
So while the rich and privileged who had access to the world’s best surgeons may have been able to put an end to their neuropathy nightmares…
For the rest of us, we had to accept the pins and needles, numbness, burning sensations, and sleepless nights as an inevitable part of life.
But thanks to a new breakthrough discovery, everyday Americans now have an affordable and safe way to stop nerve pain for good.
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EDUCATION: Not Just for Kids |
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Not just for kids. Back in the day in Hawaii one of my students wanted to raise salt water fishes. If you see the fish below, you are seeing the tank that my young student built and maintained with water extracted 2000 feet from the shores of the big island. This young student later became the number one surfer in the world. His tank had a Humuhumunukunukuapuaa, unfortunately it didn't make the "Big Screen". |
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5 Finding Nemo Fish Species In Real Life |
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From AZ Animals, By AZ Animals Staff, June 8, 2022
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Pixar’s Finding Nemo earned its place as an animated classic thanks in large part to the depth of its characters. While the story of one adorable clownfish’s dangerous trek through the wild and his father’s persistent quest to recover him at any cost resonates on a human level, the diverse and well-sketched personalities of the surrounding cast are part of what brings the story to such vibrant life. From a trio of vegetarian sharks to a grumpy porcupine fish, Pixar’s story introduces a whole new generation to a variety of underwater species, and both play with and against our popular understanding of many aquatic creatures.
The sense that these animals interact with one another in a recognizable society breathes life into a simple story, but how much did Pixar get right? Here’s the real story behind five of the most important and unique fish species to star in Finding Nemo.
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#1 Nemo and Marlin - Clownfish |
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#5 The Black Seadevil - Anglerfish |
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You can read more about each of these fish at AZ Animals. |
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ARTIST'S CORNER: From the Met, One Good Biker |
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I'm not sure if this is an artist's corner, scientist's corner or a biker's corner. Marco is a master cyclist. He prefers steel bikes. He loves touring the boroughs at break neck speeds early in the mornings before he hits the dungeons of the Met where he uses his background in chemical engineering analyzing works of art. |
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Marco Leona
David H. Koch Scientist in Charge
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Marco Leona studied in Italy where he obtained a laurea in chimica (MSc, Chemistry) and a PhD in crystallography and mineralogy from the Universita' degli Studi di Pavia. Prior to joining The Met, Dr. Leona worked at the Freer Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and at the Los Angeles County Museum Art (LACMA). Dr. Leona pioneered the use of Surface Enhanced Raman spectroscopy to investigate natural and synthetic dyes in works of art. Besides his work at the Museum, he teaches analytical chemistry at the Conservation Center of New York University's Institute of Fine Art. |
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Recently Marco analyzed the printing techniques and use of Prussian blue, a newly available color at that time, in the famous Hokusai print The Great Wave. |
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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: Our Very Own Eric Styrmoe |
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Eric is one of our very own super athletes. He's had one job his whole life: Tennis Director for La Paloma Country Club. Eric is still leading forth and guiding athletes in the making, two to a hundred and two, who pass through the doors of La Paloma Country Club. We love you Eric, you are our hero and mentor. See Eric's athletic vitae below. |
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Local tennis pro Eric Styrmoe won 11 consecutive City Championships, was a stand out tennis player at Sabino High and went on to be an All-Big Sky Conference player at Weber State, where he was later inducted into the school's Athletics Hall of Fame. He is now the Tennis director for Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa.
Here are some of Eric's many accomplishments:
- United States Tennis Association ten time National Singles and Doubles Champion (Finalist 16 other times).
- United States Professional Tennis Association four time National Champion.
- World Team Tennis Phoenix Smash 1993.
- Won the Italia Cup (35 Davis Cup) in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1997.
- Ranked #1 in the World in 35 & Over Doubles by the International Tennis Federation in 1997.
- Ranked #1 in the 1997 United States Tennis Association 30 and Over National Singles & Doubles.
- Ranked #3 in the World in 35 and Over Doubles by the International Tennis Federation in 1998 and 1999.
- 100 Win Club Weber State Tennis Records. (123 wins)
- Top 10 in Singles and Doubles Wins at Weber State.
- 2 Time Big Sky Singles Champion.
- Big Sky Double Champion.
- 2 Time Big Sky Team Champion in 1983 and 1984.
- 2 Time Big Sky Player of the Week.
- NCAA Post Season Singles Appearance at the University of Georgia in 1984 in Athens, Georgia.
- National Invitational Team Tournament Appearance in 1994 in Louisiana.
- Named all Big Sky All Conference Team (1982, 1983, and 1984).
- 1983 Singles Season Record was 26 wins, 6 losses, went 7-0 in the Big Sky Conference Championships.
- Received a Bachelor of Science degree from Weber State University in 1984.
- Weber State University Athletics Hall of Fame Induction 2017.
- Currently the Directory of Tennis at the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, AZ since 1985.
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You Are Special
You are loved for being who you are.
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Broadway Follow Up: The Tony's |
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SIX Wins Best Creative Score, Congratulations Judy
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Look what happened with Six at the tony's. They won 2022 / Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre. PS, Six is in Broadway in Tucson's lineup for 2022/2023.
Looking ahead, who won the 2022 Tony for best musical? A Strange Loop starring Jaquel Spivey as Usher. Mike and I thoroughly enjoyed this when we were last in New York, we do recommend it.
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Who won the 2022 Tony for best musical? A Strange Loop starring Jaquel Spivey as Usher. Mike and I thoroughly enjoyed this when we were last in New York, we do recommend it. |
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If you have questions related to autoimmunity or other health concerns, and you want my fingers to do the walking for you, don't be shy, ask me by email or private text at 520-808-3699, this is a private line for my Flockers. |
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Your fan and friend,
Beth
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