BUY THE VISION & SAVE!! -- TWO DAYS ONLY

Readers of this blog will be glad to know that the publishers of THE VISION have partnered with 6 companies to help promote the new novel by best-selling author Debi Pearl. THE VISION has been on the Amazon’s Top 100 a total of 5 times since its release on 7/1/09 and has earned the right to be called an Amazon Best Seller. Now you can be part of the push to reach #1 on Barnes and Noble.

When you to order THE VISION from Barnes and Noble on 11/3 or 11/4, SIX companies will offer a 25% discount off of merchandise purchased from their web store (no other discounts apply). This is just in time for the Holidays!

As a thank you for your purchase of THE VISION, it is possible to save hundreds of dollars, depending on the products you decide to purchase. In addition to the savings, the purchase offer includes free downloadable EBooks. **

Now is the time to start your Holiday Savings! Follow the links to visit these fine merchants prior to receiving your coupon codes. REMEMBER: the purchase date must be 11/3 or 11/4 to qualify for 25% off savings and free EBooks. **

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OFFER!
Order THE VISION by Debi Pearl from BarnesandNoble.com on November 3rd or 4th, 2009 (offer good on these days only) and you will receive coupon codes from the following companies offering 25% discounts from their webstores. Discounts cannot be combined with other discounts.

1. Ancient Healing Oils
2. The Bulk Herb Store
3. College Plus!
4. More Than Alive
5. No Greater Joy
6. The Mission Ball

PLUS! You will also receive free downloadable ebooks and bonus gifts from Gary D. Foster Consulting (see details below).

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HERE’S HOW TO ORDER!!
On November 3rd or 4th...
1. Visit www.DebiPearl.com
2. Click the Barnes & Noble link to place your order.
3. Email your receipt immediately to Mel Cohen to receive your coupon codes.
Coupon codes expire on 11/9/09.

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MAKE YOUR OWN SALVE

With a few simple ingredients you can make your own salve as a substitute for petroleum jelly, lip balm, a skin soother and other applications. I prefer to never place petroleum products on the skin.

BASIC SALVE RECIPE
The basic recipe for a salve is to warm 2 ounces of oil on a LOW heat and add 2 tablespoons of grated beeswax. Stir this until completely melted and blended with the oil. Pour your mixture into a small, shallow glass jar. When it cools, it will be solid. Mixing small amounts allows you to use the salve without needing to add preservatives for long term storage.

VARIATIONS
This basic recipe can be varied using oil infused with your favorite soothing herbs. I like to use infused olive oil and coconut oil in combination. This reduces the amount of beeswax required as coconut oil solidifies as it cools to room temperature (that is, if your room temperature isn’t very warm). Coconut oil also has some anti-microbial properties.

After you’ve added your beeswax, you can consider adding other ingredients.
• A capsule of vitamin E oil increases the beneficial properties of your salve for the skin. Pierce the capsule and squeeze the contents into your blended oil and beeswax.
• One half teaspoon of raw honey will act as a preservative and is also soothing to the skin.
• You may add your selection of essential oil for fragrance. However, read labels carefully to be certain the oil is approved for skin application.**
• About seven drops of tea tree oil will act as a preservative. Be mindful of the strength of your tea tree oil. Some are stronger than others and can be irritating, so don’t overdo. **

Really, it is as simple as that. You can create your own wonderful combination. Fill small baby food jars for thoughtful gifts, adding your own decorative touch to the jars. These salves are versatile and can be used as everything from a lip balm (with added flavorings) to a muscle relieving rub. I prefer to use herbal blends that are limited to 2 to 4 ingredients. I look for herbal qualities that work well in concert with each other.

KAY’S MUSCLE & SKIN SOOTHING SALVE
Infuse extra virgin olive oil with dried goldenrod using the heat method. Let oil heat in a double-boiler over simmering water for 3 to 4 hours or longer. I use about 2 cups oil to 1 cup dried herb. When removed from heat, strain herbs, retaining the oil in a mason jar and add about 1 more cup of coconut oil, blending well.

The next day, infuse this oil (the blended olive and coconut oil) with another cup of goldenrod and a cup of dried plantain, allowing this to heat over simmering water for another 3 to 4 hours or more.

Again, strain the herbs off of the oil. Place a 2 tablespoons of beeswax in a small jar (generous tablespoons if you are using a larger, jelly jar), 1 to 2 capsules of vitamin E oil (pierce the capsules and squeeze out the contents into the jar) and a ½ teaspoon of raw honey. Then add your infused oil, stir until the wax and other ingredients are well blended and melted. If the wax does not melt, you can set the closed jar back into the water you used earlier for infusing the oil and warm it gently.

Once blended, allow this to cool. It will harden into a nice salve texture. Plantain has styptic properties which mean it helps stop bleeding, eases inflammation, itching and pain. Goldenrod acts as an antiseptic and soothes strains, sprains and sore muscles. I love the smooth texture of this salve and how nicely it penetrates the skin. Because of the basic ingredients, I would use this on baby’s bottom, chapped lips, blemishes and scrapes or rashes. This remedy can be applied repeatedly and liberally for tired, inflamed muscles.

TROUBLESHOOTING
If the salve is too hard, warm it again and add more oil, blend and allow to cool. If the salve is too soft, warm the salve and add more beeswax. Once cooled, check the salve to see if it is satisfactory.

**AN AMAZING DEAL**
** If you are interested in receiving a 25% DISCOUNT on aromatherapy pure essential oils and carrier oils, order THE VISION by Debi Pearl from Barnes & Noble on November 3rd or 4th 2009. In addition to enjoying quality oils at a DEEP discount from Ancient Healing Oils, you’ll receive a wealth of herbal information in Debi’s latest best-seller, THE VISION. Email your dated proof of purchase to melcohen@hughes.net where you will then receive your coupon code. In addition to this discount, your purchase will qualify you for a free gift and additional 25% discounts off purchases from The Bulk Herb Store, No Greater Joy Ministries, More Than Alive, The Mission Ball, and College Plus. This is your advance notice to get ready to make your purchase November 3rd or 4th.

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NOTE: This article presents ideas and information designed to enrich the reader. This is NO substitute for personalized professional care. The opinions and ideas expressed are fallible and that of the author. Readers are encouraged to be well-informed and draw their own conclusions.

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HOME GROWN TERRORIST CELLS??

What do Portland, OR, Minneapolis, MN and Raleigh, NC all have in common? Each of these locations has been the home of United States citizens convicted of terrorist activity.

In southwestern Portland, Oregon seven individuals formed a group called Katibat Al-Mawt, or squad of death. This group studied material on jihad and trained in weaponry and martial arts prior to the attacks on September 11, 2001.

Following the 9-11 bombings, the United States began its offensive against the Taliban in Afghanistan October 7, 2001. This same month, the six men of Katibat Al-Mawt traveled to China and tried several times to cross into Pakistan. Failing because of visa problems and heightened Chinese security, they returned to Portland.

The lone female of the group is the ex-wife of one of the men. On September 26, 2003 she pled guilty to six counts of money laundering. She admitted to transferring money from the U.S. to an outside country for the purpose of helping her then husband supply services to the Taliban.

The following November of 2003, a federal judge sentenced the ex-husband and another member of the Oregon group to 18 years in prison. They pled guilty to charges of seditious conspiracy the previous month.

In February 2004, the remaining three members of the Oregon group were sentenced to eight and ten years in prison. The oldest man agreed to testify against the other two (who are brothers) in exchange for a reduced sentence.

On October 29, 2008, a United States citizen killed himself as a suicide bomber in northern Somalia. He had traveled there from his home in Minneapolis, MN for that purpose. Reportedly, he had recruited as many as 20 other young men who also traveled to Somalia. More than a dozen of those were men of Somali descent that vanished, leaving their families here to worry as Federal officials searched.

The resulting investigation has led to the arrest of two more Minnesota men. Both are US citizens and both pled guilty to terror related charges that stemmed from traveling to Somalia and joining forces with Islamic Militants. Of the remaining missing men, at least 3 are thought to have been killed.

Monday, July 28, 2009 found eight more individuals pleading guilty to charges related to terrorist activities. Of those eight, one was from Minnesota. The remaining defendants resided in Raleigh, NC. The North Carolina men – three of which were a father and his sons – were charged with plotting jihad (holy war) and participating in military training for attacks abroad. All of these men, except for one legal resident are United States citizens.

What does any of this have to do with the inhabitants of a tiny rural community in eastern Tennessee?

If you’ve read the first few pages of The Vision, you’ll know that these events parallel eerily with best-selling author Debi Pearl’s plot. Pleasantville, Tennessee is where Debi resides with her husband Michael Pearl. Neither Debi nor Mike could have known how current events would come together to give her book an added credibility at the time of publication. It is apparent however, that this couple has a grasp of world events as seen through their deep faith. In November of 2008, Michael Pearl wrote about a potential for upheaval in our nation in a No Greater Joy Magazine article entitled Hard Times Coming. No Greater Joy is the Pearls’ ministry. No Greater Joy Magazine is offered free online or with a subscription at www.nogreaterjoy.org. Check it out for a view of current events from a perspective beyond today’s headlines.

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