More Pepper Recall Posted By Rev Barbara Sexton www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com DOHM

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From Rev Barb: I am certain that Dear Ones Healing Ministry Readers are WAY too smart to use this stuff below , but fyi, anyway:
Natural Wellness, Inc. Issues a Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Masxtreme Capsules, Marketed As a Dietary Supplement
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm206759.htm
Contact Person:
Alex Treynker
(954) 570-6662
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- March 30, 2010 - Natural Wellness is warning consumers not to purchase or consume the product known as MasXtreme, Lot# 911035. This product which is being marketed as a dietary supplement contains undeclared amounts of Aildenafil, as well as the drug Phentolamine which is an alpha-adrenergic blocker. Aildenafil is close in structure to Sildenafil and is expected to possess a similar pharmacological and adverse event profile. Sildenafil is the active pharmaceutical ingredient in an FDA-approved drug that is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). This may pose a threat to consumers because Aildenafil may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs (such as nitroglycerin) and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. Consumers with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease often take nitrates. Common side effects of Phentolamine include arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) and tachycardia (rapid heart beat).
MasXtreme is sold in blister packs containing one (1) capsule. The product is distributed Nationwide by Natural Wellness Inc. This product is being promoted for increasing desire and sexual performance. The product is sold without medical prescription.
Consumers who have purchased MasXtreme tablets are urged to immediately discontinue their use and return the product to their place of purchase or directly to Natural Wellness Inc. at 440 S Federal Hwy, Suite 107, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441. Consumers with questions regarding this recall may contact the company at 954-570-6662 Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm. Consumers who have purchased this product and have medical concerns should consult with their health care providers.
Adverse reaction or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online, by regular mail, or by fax. Online: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm1. Regular Mail: use postage-paid, pre-addressed Form FDA 3500 available at www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm2. Mail to address on the pre-addressed form. Fax: 1-800-FDA-0178.
This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm206759.htm
And For Michigan ONLY, PEPPER ALERT:Binell Bros. Cutlery Voluntarily Recalls Black Pepper


http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm206806.htm
Company Contact:
Robert G. Ramsay ,
313-584-3219
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 30, 2010 - As the result of a recall of Black Pepper by Mincing Overseas Spice Company, Binell Bros. of Dearborn, MI is recalling ground black pepper because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The pepper is packaged in clear, plastic bags weighing between ¼ lb and 10 lbs, and was sold on-site between December 11, 2009 and February 2, 2010. The bags are labeled with stickers identifying the distributor, Binell Bros. Cutlery, but no product code. The product was sold in Michigan only.
Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
To date, no illnesses have been reported to Binell Bros. Cutlery. However, due to its commitment to the
health and safety of consumers, the company has decided to voluntarily initiate this recall.
Customers who have purchased any size quantities of ground black pepper between the dates of December 11, 2009 and February 2, 2010 should stop using the pepper, and return it to Binell Bros. Cutlery for full refund. For more information, customers may call 313-584-3219 from 9-4 EST Monday - Friday.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm206806.htm
Please Be Careful & Stay Well!
Rev Barb Sexton

FDA: "Ongoing Safety Review of Stalevo (entacapone/carbidopa/levodopa) and possible development of Prostate Cancer" Posted By Reverend Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross" www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

Photo: Debris from recent Stamford, CT storm-representative of the 'fuzziness' & intertwining of 'issues' here 

Dear Ones:
     For many years I've been advising those I help that much of so-called 'Parkinson's Disease' is actually 'Parkinsonian Syndrome' which is DRUG-RELATED AND INDUCED.  Look for this under 'drug side effects' and you will see what I mean.  My standing advice is: if anyone displays signs of Parkinson's disease after starting a new medication...check things out and see if the drug is causing the problem! 
     To date, it is very difficult for the traditional medicine community to admit that there is any correlation between Parkinson's and any of a number of pharmaceuticals prescribed for several conditions.  And THIS is exactly why patients must stay on top of things for themselves and for their loved ones!
     Now, to add insult to injury, read below of an ongoing study about a Parkinson's combination drug 'Stalevo' possible causing prostate cancer. 
     The wording is couched as a 'possible increased risk', but I advise my readers to be alert and do their own 'due diligence' in this matter.  It is very fortunate for you if you have a trusted physician you can run this by.  If not, you should find one.
With Love for you in Christ,
Rev Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
FDA Drug Safety Communication: Ongoing Safety Review of Stalevo (entacapone/carbidopa/levodopa) and possible development of Prostate Cancer
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/PostmarketDrugSafetyInformationforPatientsandProviders/ucm206363.htm#sa


[03-31-2010] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is evaluating clinical trial data that may suggest that patients taking Stalevo, a Parkinson's disease medication, may be at an increased risk for developing prostate cancer. In this trial, patients taking Stalevo were compared to those taking carbidopa and levodopa (sold as Sinemet), a combination medication also used to treat Parkinson's disease.

At this time, FDA's review of Stalevo is ongoing and no new conclusions or recommendations about the use of this drug have been made.

Stalevo contains a combination of the active ingredients entacapone, carbidopa, and levodopa. Entacapone is also available as a single-ingredient product sold under the brand name Comtan. Both Stalevo and Comtan are used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

The data being reviewed are from a long-term clinical trial called Stalevo Reduction in Dyskinesia Evaluation – Parkinson's Disease (STRIDE-PD). STRIDE-PD evaluated the time to onset of dyskinesia (difficulty controlling voluntary movement) in patients with Parkinson's disease taking Stalevo compared to those taking only carbidopa/levodopa. An unexpected finding in the trial was that a greater number of patients taking Stalevo were observed to have prostate cancer compared to those taking carbidopa/levodopa.

The agency is exploring additional ways to better understand if Stalevo actually increases the risk of prostate cancer. Previous controlled clinical trials of shorter duration evaluating Stalevo in Parkinson's disease have not found an increased risk of prostate cancer (see Data Summary below), and prostate cancer is most commonly diagnosed in men who are of the same age as men included in the STRIDE-PD trial.

Healthcare professionals should be aware of this possible risk and follow current guidelines for prostate cancer screening.

Patients should not stop taking their medication unless directed to do so by their healthcare professional.

This communication is in keeping with FDA's commitment to inform the public about its ongoing safety review of drugs. The agency will update the public as soon as this review is complete.

Additional Information for Patients

FDA has not concluded that Stalevo increases the risk of developing prostate cancer. The Agency is still reviewing the available information on this safety concern.

Do not stop your treatment with Stalevo or Comtan unless told to do so by your healthcare professional.

Talk to your healthcare professional if you have concerns about Stalevo or Comtan.

In the STRIDE-PD trial, there were a higher number of cases of prostate cancer in subjects in the Stalevo group compared to those in the carbidopa/levodopa group.

Other controlled clinical trials evaluating Stalevo or Comtan did not find an increased risk of prostate cancer.

FDA is still reviewing the available information and has not concluded that Stalevo increases the risk of developing prostate cancer

Follow the recommendations in the drug label when prescribing Stalevo or Comtan.

Continue to monitor patients for the development of prostate cancer as recommended by the current prostate cancer screening guidelines since most men taking Stalevo or Comtan are in the age groups most often associated with this disease.

Data Summary

The STRIDE-PD trial was a double blind, randomized, parallel group, controlled clinical trial conducted at 77 centers in 14 countries, including 31 sites in the United States, between September 2004 and November 2008.The purpose of the trial was to evaluate the time to onset of dyskinesia (difficulty controlling voluntary movement) in patients with Parkinson's disease taking Stalevo compared to those taking only carbidopa/levodopa. A total of 745 patients with Parkinson's disease were enrolled in the trial and 541 completed treatment. Of the patients who completed treatment, 265 patients received Stalevo and 276 received carbidopa/levodopa. Treatment lasted between 2.6 years and 4 years (mean duration: 2.7 years). The average age of patients in the trial was approximately 60 years. The majority of subjects were Caucasian (95.2%) and male (62.7%).

A total of 467 men received randomized treatment in the trial. Among those who received treatment, there was a higher number of cases of prostate cancer in patients in the Stalevo group compared those in the carbidopa/levodopa group. Specifically, 9 out of 245 males (3.7%, 95% Confidence Interval: 1.69% - 6.86%) had prostate cancer in the Stalevo group compared to the 2 out of 222 males (0.9%) in the carbidopa/levodopa group. The incidence rate of prostate cancer was 14 cases/1,000 patient years for Stalevo and 3.2 cases/1,000 patient years for carbidopa/levodopa. The odds ratio for the occurrence of prostate cancer in males taking Stalevo was 4.19 (95% Confidence Interval: 0.90– 19.63). Duration of therapy prior to diagnosis of prostate cancer in the Stalevo-treated group ranged from 148 days to 949 days (mean: 664 days).

STRIDE-PD is the first long-term clinical trial evaluating Stalevo in Parkinson's disease. Previous clinical trials with Stalevo did not find an increased risk for prostate cancer. Most of these trials evaluating this drug were conducted for less than a year, whereas STRIDE-PD was conducted over a 4 year period, with a mean duration of exposure of 2.7 years.
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/PostmarketDrugSafetyInformationforPatientsandProviders/ucm206363.htm#sa
For more info on these drugs:
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/PostmarketDrugSafetyInformationforPatientsandProviders/ucm206513.htm

OYSTER ALERT MISS & LA: NOROVIRUS Posted By Rev Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross" www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

William Kaluta Photography

http://www.williamkalutaphotography.blogspot.com/

Dear Ones:
     No matter what anyone tells you, my standard advice on oysters is to NEVER EAT THEM RAW.  And, please note, that with some contamination, even COOKING won't eliminate the 'toxins' in them. 
     Also, extremely high temperatures are required to 'kill' viruses, so COOKING is no guarantee that any foods contaminated with viruses are safe.
God Bless You,
Rev Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
http://www.dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/ DOHM http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm206353.htm
Public Health Agencies Collaborate to Prevent Further Illnesses from Norovirus Outbreak Associated with Oysters Recently Harvested from Area Near Port Sulphur, La.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is working with state health officials from Mississippi and Louisiana to notify consumers, food service operators and retailers nationwide about an outbreak of norovirus associated with oysters recently harvested from an area near Port Sulphur, La. known as Area 7. The oysters were sold or distributed nationwide.

Public health agencies are warning consumers not to purchase or eat oysters from the affected area and warning retailers and food-service operators not to sell or serve them. Louisiana’s Area 7 is in the Gulf of Mexico near the mouth of the Mississippi River.

The FDA was notified by state authorities that nearly a dozen consumers in Mississippi fell ill with norovirus after eating raw oysters from the affected area on March 10. Norovirus is a foodborne pathogen that can cause acute gastroenteritis in humans.

The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has recalled oysters harvested from Area 7 on March 6 through March 24, 2010. State health officials closed the area to harvesting on March 24 to protect the public health.

Public health officials are currently working to investigate potential sources of pollution that may have caused the area to become contaminated.
    
Consumers who are uncertain about the origin of oysters they have in their possession should contact the place of purchase to determine if the oysters are from the affected area. Retailers and food service operators can check the tag or labeling that should accompany all raw molluscan shellfish to verify their origin.

Eleven people reported becoming sick after eating raw oysters at a conference center in Jackson County, Miss. Test results by the Mississippi State Department of Health confirmed that the patients were infected with norovirus.

Symptoms of norovirus illness usually include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and some stomach cramping. Sometimes people also have a low-grade fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, and a general sense of tiredness. The illness often begins suddenly, and the infected person may feel very sick. In most people the illness is self-limiting with symptoms lasting for one or two days.

People who have eaten raw oysters harvested from the affected area during the specified dates and have had symptoms of norovirus infection are encouraged to contact their health care professionals and local health departments.

People with weak immune systems, including those affected by AIDS, chronic alcohol abuse, liver, stomach or blood disorders, cancer, diabetes, or kidney disease and those taking certain medications for rheumatoid arthritis or cancer chemotherapy, should avoid raw oyster consumption altogether, regardless of where the oysters are harvested.
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm206353.htm
For more information on seafood safety, please visit:
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/seafood1.html1 or call FDA’s Food Safety Hotline at 1-888-SAFEFOOD
For information on Norovirus, go to:
http://www.foodsafety.gov/poisoning/causes/bacteriaviruses/norovirus.html2
For additional information on seafood, go to:
http://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/types/seafood/index.html3

"BECAUSE GOD IS ALIVE, AMERICA HAS HOPE" The Wisdom of Jim Sutton Posted By Rev Barbara Sexton Mar 31, 2010 Dear Ones Healing Ministry-DOHM

"Because God is alive, America has hope. But the living God corrects every nation."--Jim Sutton http://www.gospelgifs.com/

AMEN, Jim!

Rev Barb Sexton

http://www.dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/

UNDERSEA EUROPEAN VOLCANO MAY COLLAPSE, CAUSE TSUNAMI By Rev Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross" www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

William Kaluta Photography

http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2010/03/introducing-william-kaluta-photographer.html

EXPERTS: UNDERSEA VOLCANO MAY COLLAPSE, CAUSE TSUNAMI
FROM CNN: http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/03/30/experts-undersea-volcano-may-collapse-cause-tsunami/
11:32 AM ET
Permalink Experts: Undersea volcano may collapse, cause tsunami
These images of the Marsili volcano show magnetic and gravity anomalies, which researchers say increase chances of a collapse.
The walls of the largest underwater volcano in Europe could collapse, releasing thousands of tons of magma, which would trigger a tsunami that would likely inundate southern Italy, experts at the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology told CNN.
The Marsili volcano, which has an active magma chamber, also has areas losing magnetism and a large amount of weak and permeable rocks supporting it, which researchers said means that the walls could essentially crumble at any time with the right seismic activity.
READ THE REST HERE: http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/03/30/experts-undersea-volcano-may-collapse-cause-tsunami/
FINALLY--Someone is speaking about these things!
May God Show His Mercy On Us,
Reverend Barbara Sexton
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

http://www.visi.com/~brainiac/solar/aurora.shtml

The observed hemisperic auroral power input is at 8.0 GW on a scale of 1-10.

Rev Barb Sexton

DOHM

http://www.dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/ 

Stamford Animal Shelter is FULL. Please Help By Adopting Your Best Friend Today" Mar 29, 2010 By Rev Barbara Sexton www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

     Yeah, that's our Frannie.  Her 'parents' lost their house and so we took her in.  The moment I saw this LARGE BALL of fluff and love, with her crossed-eye, teddy-bear face, front pigeon-toes, back duck feet and her hunchback...well, it was love at first sight. 

     What a sweetheart she is.  Frannie has a metabolic challenge, yes, but we are prayerfully working to have her around for a long time.  I light candles and pray for animals,  just as I do for all the persons in need of healing.

     It's so difficult for an adult pet to be 'given up' or 'dumped' or to have never known a decent life at all.  Our companion animals give us so much love and ask for so very little.  But the Stamford Care and Control Center is FULL.  

     You, too can have find and save a wonderful companion animal at Stamford Animal Care and Control:   http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/CT111.html

The city site is below:

http://www.cityofstamford.org/content/25/52/140/214/381/default.aspx.
The good people there have this to say per shelter manager Laurie Hollywood, who is as beautiful as she is compassionate, intelligent and dedicated.

Laurie Hollywood says: "Our Shelter is FULL!!
We believe that “space” is an unacceptable reason to kill animals. Adoptions and referrals help us to remain a no-kill shelter. In 2006, we became the 1st Connecticut municipal shelter to add the word “Care” to our title. (Rev Barb note: YAY!!!!)
Save a life. Please consider adoption.
~ Adopt 1, Save 2 ~
Your adoption rescues the animal you take home & gives an opportunity for a new beginning to the one who takes its place."
Stamford Animal Care & Control Shelter
201 Magee Avenue ~ Stamford
Telephone # (203) 977-4437
Open 7 days (8-4 pm) & Wednesday until 6:30 pm
We Offer FREE Dog TrainingFrom Reverend Barb:  Here is a link to the precious little critters available for adoption, specifically, in Stamford:

http://www.petfinder.com/fpm/petlist/petlist.cgi?shelter=ct111&status=A&age=&animal=

You can also click here:

http://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?animal_type=&pet_breed=&pet_age=&pet_size=&specialNeeds=&declawedPets=&children=&status=&shelter_pet_id=&internal=&contact=&name=&shelter_id=CT111&sort=

For you catlovers out there, maybe you would adopt 'Snickers'

     If you adopt Snickers or any other 'special needs' animal, let me help. E-mail me at BarbaraKSexton@aol.com and I will help you from an alternative and natural medicine standpoint with advice (no charge ever, of course, for any serious medical conditions). Alternative Medicine works so very well for animals and I urge you to call upon me!

     I know that ANIMAL WELFARE VOLUNTEERS are the unsung heroes of 'kindness, compassion, sentience and salvation' for the littlest and weakest amongst us.  People who love animals, love people.  Conversely, those who care about their fellow humans tend to have a true regard for all living beings...And that is what matters at the end of the day.

God Bless the beasts and the children,

Reverend Barbara Sexton

"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

http://www.dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/

'Little Dolly Houdini'-The Newest Member of Our Dear Ones Family Mar 29, 2010 By Rev Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

Dear Ones:
     We proudly introduce the newest member to our extended 'Dear Ones Healing Ministry Family'.  She is 'Little Dolly Houdini' and she is called 'Houdini' for short...even though she's actually a "girl".

DOHM (Dear Ones Healing Ministry) has a long and proud history of hamster ownership, with many fond memories of the many 'HAMSTER PARTIES' we've enjoyed over the years. 

      We welcome this little one and wish her many years of happy and vigorous years of running in her 'hamster wheel'...at all hours of the day and night as she 'adorably' drives her adoptive family CRAZY with the incessant ..."eeek, eeek, EEEK, EEEK, EEEK, EEEK, EEEK, EEEK, EEEK, EEEK, EEEKEEEKEEKEEEKEEEKEEEKEEEKEEEK, EEEK....of that hamster wheel .

With Love,

Rev Barbara Sexton

http://www.dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/

TUTORIAL:THE RAIN,CALIFORNIA, RHODE ISLAND, FLORIDA,TORNADOES, TOYOTA PROBLEMS, EARTHQUAKES, VOLCANOES & MORE By Reverend Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross" www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

Dear Ones:

     Perhaps you are wondering what is happening in the USA regarding the violent, unpredictable weather.  You are probably being told that this is all 'perfectly normal', 'part of a normal cycle', 'is the result of global warming', 'is the result of the lie of global warming' or something similar or even totally unique.  Here is the truth:
     As I write this, the sun is actively 'erupting'.  One of the areas of activity is 1057 (11057), with class eruptions--in order of most violent to least, in terms of the 'class of flares'--that is about as high as I have seen since I've started my Tutorials for you. (Note: in the search bar at the top of the page, type in 'Tutorial' for my earlier articles). 
     For those who have been following along, here are the probabilities for various class flares on/from the sun which will emit energy which will eventually hit earth and wreak all sorts of havoc:
X(5%), M(24%), C(48%) http://solarmonitor.org/index.php
     X-ray emissions from these solar flares are UP, as are electon flux emissions, proton emissions, plasma and B field emissions.  Check out the graphs for yourself by clicking on items in the right hand column at the link above: http://solarmonitor.org/index.php  
     Over the past weeks and right now, there is a great deal of 'solar wind' activity (the throwing 'off' of solar energy into space, some of which is directed towards and 'hits' earth). Link:  http://www.visi.com/~brainiac/solar  
     The visual manifestation of the sun's energy hitting earth is manifested in what is known as the 'hemisperic auroral power input' and measurements of it have been very high lately...as high a 8.0, in fact, on a scale of 1.0-10.0.  Maybe you've seen pictures of or witness "Northern Lights", the 'Aurora Borealis'.
Link: http://www.visi.com/~brainiac/solar/aurora.shtml Those of you have been following along know that this auroral power input is what is actually affecting the earth and is what determines 'how bad' our geomagnetic storms on earth are and will be. 
     Also, at present, I have observed that the mid-elevation risk of even severe geomagnetic storms by percentage is as high as ever with each burst of solar activity.  I've already discussed what geomagnetic storms are previously.  For now, you need to be on the look-out for interrupted radio transmissions, cable and computer problems, electric arcing and shocking near electrical equipment and all sorts of communication's failure. 
     I believe that the disturbed electrical atmosphere of earth is contributing to the sporatic reports of Toyota software and hardware 'glitches', which have lead to accelerator and braking failures.  Without getting too technical here, many apparently 'random' or 'sporatic' events are occurring and will continue to occur as long as solar activity remains high.
     Why no one else is speaking of this, I do not know.  But here is what is a the crux of the situation: Energy coming from the sun and hitting the earth is one thing.  But we have to consider that the earth, itself, is also releasing mass amounts of energy to the surface.  This earth-derived energy manifests as everything from tornadoes, highs/lows, electrical phenomena (lightning, etc), magnetic variations to earthquake and volcanic activity, both on land and under the sea (for the latter two). 
     In simple terms: the sun-derived energy COMBINES with the earth-derived energy and we are seeing the results of these combinations everyday in the news of the world.  Obviously, things have 'ratcheted up', activity/disaster-wise and it is really something that no human can completely understand, let alone predict. 
     Still, these things bear watching.
     And as if to completely add confusion to the mix, I want to bring something else to your attention.  We all know that 'what lies beneath' matters when it comes to predicting natural disasters like earthquakes and volcanoes, amongst other things.  But what most people do not consider is the character of the substrate under our feet, meaning, what is the earth below actually composed of?
     Here are some examples by way of illustrating the point I am next trying to make: We all know that copper is a good conductor of electricity.  So what do you think would happen to someone standing barefoot in a moist 'copper-rich' area during, say, a lightning strike, as opposed to someone standing in a relatively non-conductive area wearing rubber boots?
     Right, the first guy would get a much greater 'jolt', with all other things being equal.  Now here's a question I want to ask you and leave with you to reflect upon...
     Ever hear about 'silicon valley'?  Yes, you have.  Silicon valley is the vernacular for the home or hub of all-things related to computers.  Silicon is an interesting element.  It has a valence of 4, just like carbon does.  In fact, science fiction writers as well as bona fide scientists have postulated the existence of silicon-based life forms in the universe, as opposed to our more familiar carbon-based ones here on earth. 
     Silicon is the most abundant mineral in the universe.  In mineral form, we find it in things like crystalline quartz ( a different discussion for another day).  And it just so happens that silicon deposits are found under some very interesting places on earth, including, but not limited to, the Bermuda triangle, where all sorts of geomagnetic/weather aberrations are known to occur frequently.  It is interesting to note that there is an underwater volcano in the Bermuda Triangle which emits....you guessed it...loads of silicon-laden eruptive flow.
     So I will leave you dear readers with the following--the energy from the sun is hitting and affecting the earth.  It is hitting some very 'already geologically active' areas and when those areas have a substrate such as silicon or something metallic or metalloid, the natural weather/disaster phenomena generated are severely exaggerated.
     This is why the natural disasters of today seem to be so much more frequent and severe. 
     As a Christian believer, I know God's will is being done on earth and I am content to know that.  That doesn't mean that I am not scared sometimes or that I don't want to try to understand things on a scientific level.  This is okay as long as I don't overdo it.  I certainly don't want to frighten anyone (anymore than they already are if they have suffered at the hands of recent events, that is).  I merely want to share what I know with you.
     As always, I say that if you don't know the Lord, this is a good and easy way to start!  Start by doing some 'scientific research' and find out where human intellect fails to answer questions.  I once had a cartoon in my lab of a mathematician at a chalkboard writing out a long, detailed, complex solution to a lengthy equation.  One line of his 'proof' included the phrase "....and then God steps in"
     At the time, as an atheist/agnostic myself, worshiping at the bench of science, I thought that was very clever.  But even then, I felt there was more than a 'kernel of truth' in the construct of that  mathematical cartoon.
     Nowadays, I know the 'God factor' is what we would all do well to come to know, accept and appreciate for it's Genius.  It will be interesting to see if the non-believing intellectuals of the world will be open-minded enough to expand their understandings to accept a Divine Power greater than themselves.
     The way things are playing out in the world today, pure intellectualism is turning out to be something of an antiquated mindset.  The 'Age of Enlightment' for mankind is coming full circle and we are privileged to be a part of this remarkable time in history. 
   Written for you in the Love of Christ,
Reverend Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
http://www.dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/

























    

    

BOSTON MILITARY CAREER EXPO TUES MAR 30, 2010 10AM-2PM Posted By Reverend Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

BOSTON MILITARY CAREER EXPO

March 30, 2010, 10AM-2PM

IBEW Local 103, Meeting Hall
256 Freeport Street

Dorchester, MA 02122

DON'T FORGET!!!

Career Expo Reminder for Military.com Members:
The Military Career Expo is coming to Boston
on Tuesday, March 30th.
Here's the link: http://www.military.com/career-expo/boston-career-fair/?ESRC=careerexpo.se
Do not miss this opportunity to meet with top companies like Northrop Grumman, Mac Tools, Lockheed Martin, ManTech and more.
REGISTER NOW FOR FREE!
Location:
IBEW Local 103, Meeting Hall
256 Freeport Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
Time:
March 30, 2010, 10AM-2PM
Also, meet with educational institutions to learn ways to advance your career using your military benefits.
Register for the Boston Career Expo.
Upcoming Career Expos:
Newport News, VA 04/06
Virginia Beach, VA 04/08
Tacoma, WA 04/13
View Full 2010 Calendar: http://www.military.com/career-expo/career-fair-calendar-2010/
MOS Translator http://www.military.com/skills-translator/mos-translator for civilian jobs.
Career Expo Resources Also Available:
What to bring
Writing your resume
Cover Letters that work
Dress to Impress
Nailing the interview
Please check out the links above and ACT NOW to register.  If you need any help with this, just let me know: BarbaraKSexton@aol.com
God Bless you,
Rev Barb Sexton (USARevBarb)
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POCKET SERMON 12: "A PALM SUNDAY REFLECTION AND BELATED CHRISTIAN WELCOME TO ISRAEL AND PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU" March 28, 2010 By Reverend Barbara Sexton www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

POCKET SERMON 12:  "A PALM SUNDAY REFLECTION AND BELATED CHRISTIAN WELCOME TO ISRAEL AND PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU"

By Reverend Barbara Sexton

March 28, 2010

"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

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      Hip Hip Hooray!  It's Palm Sunday!  It's the final Sunday before Easter Sunday, marking the beginning of Holy Week. Christian churches distribute palms, usually allowing children of the church to have the honor of handing out the fragrant, floppy fronds supplied by local florists as a 'specialty order' at the Pastor's request.  This day commemorates Christ's triumphal entrance into Jerusalem, when palm branches were placed in His path by an excited, hopeful and grateful populace.  It was a joyful and warm welcome before the subsquent arrest and ultimate Crucifixion on Good Friday.
     If I had to characterize Palm Sunday in a modern context, it would be to say that it was "The Big Set-Up Before the Storm". I've been called a 'cynic' for saying such in my street ministry, but I say it on good authority, based on the words of Jesus, himself.  Jesus's own admonition, as he is sending his disciples out to deal with those who are not genuine, is: "I am sending you out like sheep among wolves.  Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves."  Mt 10:16  (NIV)  Plainly, believers had to be careful then and they must be careful today, and that's just the way it is.
     The original Palm Sunday was a 'party time' starting with a super-warm welcome for a most special and beloved guest of honor.  Surely those who lined the path into Jerusalem were mostly genuine in their intentions.  But you better believe that among the well-wishers back-in-the-day,  there was a cadre of 'imposters" amongst them.  That cadre exists still, sad to say, amongst some who call themselves 'Christians'.  They are anything but genuine in their accolades and recently, we saw them in the news.
     Once again I remind one and all that you may fool 'us', but G-d will not be mocked!  With that in mind, let's concentrate on a happy time in the Biblical history of Israel.
     The original 'Palm Sunday' attendees were so uplifted and jubilant that they scarcely cared about the amenities while waiting for Jesus Christ Superstar, just like the fans of superstars today don't care about them.  It was quite enough to stand in the dust for hours on end, if only to get a glimpse or maybe even a nod or a touch from the celebrity they have grown to adore.  Not having camera-phones, fan photos and 'Sharpees' in hand for autographs, the fans of Jesus of Nazareth stood there and jumped and whooped and hollered.  They felt gladness in their hearts, praised G-d and had the blessing of hope and that was quite enough for them, thank you!
     These excited folks waved what they had at hand--those glorious palm fronds reserved to welcome really important people, like royalty.  They could show their respect by 'air-conditioning' their honored passerby with the palm fronds. All that 'waving' kept insects off their guest, too!  If  we were there when Jesus rode in, we'd be most happy to do the same things, too, no doubt about it, and we'd enjoy all the excitement.
     The laying  down of those fronds in those days was the equivalent of  laying out a 'red carpet' today.  In this case, it was actually a green carpet which was alive and fresh and delightful to tread upon.  It even served as a kind of 'natural chlorophyll deodorizer' for the inevitable animal and other waste below.   We know that for medicinal purposes, herbs have routinely been 'strewn'' over the  millenia as a means of deodorizing, disinfecting and preserving.  For esthetic effect, greens and flowers were used and what could be more appropriate for the arrival of Jesus into Jerusalem than to greet him with the palms of royalty?
     So here we have Jesus, the Messiah and King, riding in on, of all things, a symbol of peace- a donkey!  No matter.  Still the people shouted "Hosanna to the Son of David" and "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord". (Mt 21:5, Jn 12:15).  Read here 'The Triumphal Entry':
"1As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3If anyone says anything to you, tell him that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away."
4This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:
5"Say to the Daughter of Zion,
'See, your king comes to you,
gentle and riding on a donkey,
on a colt, the foal of a donkey.' "[a]
6The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. 7They brought the donkey and the colt, placed their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them. 8A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted,
"Hosanna[b] to the Son of David!"
"Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!"[c]
"Hosanna[d] in the highest!"
10When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, "Who is this?"
11The crowds answered, "This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee." Mt 21:1-11 (NIV)
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+21%3A1-11&version=NIV
     It is of interest to note that Jesus went to Jerusalem specifically to celebrate the Jewish holiday known as Passover.  Jesus was no surprise to those welcoming him with palm fronds, for his arrival had been predicted many years ago by the prophet Zechariah (Zechariah 9:9) in the Old Testament, which is quoted in the Matthew 21 passage above, verses 4-5 To these new fans and  followers of Jesus, he was a dream come true!
     The meaning of the Passover or Peshach or Pesakh (prounonced PAY-sock, gutteral 'ck') commemorates the Hebrews' escape from enslavement in Egypt.  Here is the way it worked:  G-d was going to inflict ten plagues over the slave-owning Egyptians.  The Lord inflicts many plagues upon Egypt but it takes the tenth plague (the killing of all the firstborn humans and animals) before Pharoah finally has enough. "On that same night I will pass through Egypt and strike down every firstborn-both men and animals-and I will bring judgement on all the gods of Egypt. I am the LORD ”, we read in Exodus 12:12 (NIV)  Having lost his firstborn son, Pharoah relents and releases his Hebrew Captives.   
     Remarkably for the Hebrews held captive in Egypt, they are spared the loss of their firstborn as the Spirit of the Lord ('Angel of Death') "passes over" Egypt doling out G-d's punishments.  You see, they were instructed to mark the doorposts of their homes with the blood of a spring lamb.  This was to be the signal to the Holy Messenger to pass over these homes and spare it's occupants!  "21 Then Moses summoned all the elders of Israel and said to them, "Go at once and select the animals for your families and slaughter the Passover lamb. 22 Take a bunch of hyssop, dip it into the blood in the basin and put some of the blood on the top and on both sides of the doorframe. Not one of you shall go out the door of his house until morning. 23 When the LORD goes through the land to strike down the Egyptians, he will see the blood on the top and sides of the doorframe and will pass over that doorway, and he will not permit the destroyer to enter your houses and strike you down." Exodus 12:21-23 (NIV)
     Now if you will allow me a 'Biblical Herbalist' moment, it might interest you to know why bunches of hyssop were used as the 'sopping brush' by Hebrews to 'anoint their doorways' with lamb's blood.  It is because hyssop branches, when wetted, get soft and absorbant at the tips and can be used as a sort of mop or brush..  In the modern day, we now know that hyssop contains very potent 'penicillin-like properties' and is useful for those who can tolerate it's potency.  We read the Scripture verse: "Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.  Psalm 51:7 (NIV)
     This verse from the Psalms is referring to cleansing from sin, of course.  But as is true with all the remarkable things our Maker provides for us, if I am to interpret this properly, there's more to it.  You see, if an herbal concoction of hyssop is made and applied to the skin, it can, indeed clear up any number of skin conditions (including those so rampant in Biblical times) and would indeed make the skin cleaner and clearer.  Read "Purge me with hyssop and I shall be clean"  and marvel that only G-d could provide us with such as this. (Note: out of respect for the intended audience, the name of the Divine is not written in completion--not my usual habit, but gladly done here.)
       Let me share this thought with you as we celebrate and welcome our Lord Jesus in victory and triumph today on this Palm Sunday.  This is the season of Easter and Passover.  This is not just a Christian Holy time;  it is a Jewish Holy time, as well.  One cannot pretend to be a true Christian while hating their Jewish sisters and brothers, now matter how 'popular' or 'politcally correct' that stance may be today.  No one ever speaks of this, however, and we must remedy this.
     Everyone thinks that they've got 'the lock' on things.  But I ask you, how can anyone consider themselves a Christian while degrading or even hating the heritage of our Lord Jesus?  Now let me say what few are willing to say publicly: both Jews and Christians will 'know salvation' if they are true to G-d.  Yes, this is a mystery to us, but I know it in my heart from God and because this is what the Bible says. It is pure presumption to suggest that one 'group' is holier or 'more saved' than the other, though many religious leaders and even politicians would beg to differ, especially if it happens to serves their political agendas.     
     I will further extend my argument to suggest that anyone wishing to walk in the steps of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ would do well to respect and protect the Holy Land.  True Christians everywhere should uphold, support and pray for the State Of Israel, home of G-d's Chosen People and birthplace of our Messiah.  You've not heard this before, no doubt, or if you have, it's been given scant publicity.  But the time for that is over.  My sisters and brothers, rethink yourselves.  Rethink your theological imperatives on this beautiful day.  Israel is 'the hub' of Christianity.  It's where it is 'happening' for all of us, as it always has been, is now and will be in the days to come.
     I believe that true Christians all over our country welcome Israel's head-of-state to the U.S.anytime and especially this past Palm Sunday week with all our hearts.   No matter what purported representatives of  American sentiment say or do, I would like to say to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that American Christians support you and your country!  How I wish that you had been given the warm and joyous welcome you and the country you represent deserve! 
     But you didn't, so please accept this Palm Sunday Sermon as a letter of support from American Christians to the people of Israel.  There is no way to know how many are reading this and embracing it's tenets, but it makes no difference.  What matters is that G-d knows, as He examines what's in our hearts.  We may fool others, but we cannot fool Him.
     Therefore, if you are Christian and object to current American policy regarding Israel, PRAY ON IT.  Do it now with me, also, helping the Prime Minister and the Israeli people recover from the recent disregard and disrespect they have just experienced while visiting our country.  G-d will listen as we pray.  (please join me now):
Lord G-d,
You are our very life and blood, our breath and our destiny.  We pray that you forgive us our shortcomings in protecting and defending the lives of our brothers and sisters, as we should.  Sometimes people get caught up in the politics of the times, ignoring where their beliefs 'begin' and where our common destinies 'end'.  O Creator, you are G-d of us all, defend your weakest against the tyrannies of earth and Heaven.  We ask for forgiveness for those who disappoint by what they do...or do not do. We pray that you impel us to remember to reflect upon our common heritage, to embrace it and to imbue us with the common decency and the miraculous fortitude needed to defend whatever and whomever needs to be defended  when we and our allies are confronted by our enemies.  We pray this collectively in our individual traditions, remembering that:
"The God of Israel is the King, and He reigns over all." (1948)
AMEN
and
In the name of Jesus of Nazareth (Palm Sunday 2010)
AMEN
Written for you with love and again let us say--
Reverend Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
http://www.dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/

JUST SO LONG AS THEY DON'T FORCE HETEROSEXUAL MARINES TO BUNK WITH GAYS OFF BASE, TOO! Posted By Rev Barbara Sexton (USARevBarb) "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross" www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

Dear Readers:
     All I want to ask is this:  DO STRAIGHT MARINES HAVE ANY RIGHTS AT ALL IN THIS CONTROVERSY?
     Ah, I didn't think so.  Please be sure to read the 'comment section' on the following link.  Speak up now, folks, or forever hold your..... 'piece'!
Rev Barb Sexton www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com
Conway Concerned With Gays in Barracks
March 26, 2010
Military.com http://www.military.com/news/article/conway-concerned-with-gays-in-barracks.html?col=1186032310810
by Bryant Jordan March 26, 2010
The Marine Corps' top officer said March 25 that even if the ban on openly-serving gays in the services is lifted, he would draw the line at forcing heterosexual Marines to bunk with gays on base.

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Marine Commandant General James Conway

"We want to continue [two-person rooms], but I would not ask our Marines to live with someone who is homosexual if we can possibly avoid it," Marine Commandant Gen. James Conway told Military.com during an exclusive interview at the Pentagon. "And to me that means we have to build BEQs [bachelor enlisted quarters] and have single rooms."
Conway's comments came the same day that Defense Secretary Robert Gates reprimanded the Army's Pacific commander for publicly exhorting servicemembers and civilians to write to Congress to oppose repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. Army Lt. Gen. Benjamin Mixon made his views known in a letter published in Stars and Stripes on March 8.
Listen to Gen. Conway’s Exclusive Comments on Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: READ THE REST HERE:
http://www.military.com/news/article/conway-concerned-with-gays-in-barracks.html?col=1186032310810

PRAYER LIST MARCH 25, 2010 Posted By Rev Barbara Sexton www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

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Dear Ones:
     As you know, I post this public prayer list regularly.  Once in a while, there is a  wash of 'good news' which is "too good" to keep under wraps, Praise God!  I try to share things--without violating any confidentialities, of course--and if there is anything or anyONE you would like to add to this list, just email me at: BarbaraKSexton@aol.com
     So here is our current public prayer list, with some updates that are wonderful to behold.  As always, I beg you to pray for those here and for those not listed here. 
With Many Thanks and Love in Christ,
Rev Barbara Sexton
http://www.dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/
Nicholas Pantalone- bad cancer . Here is his online journal: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/nicholaspantalone/journal so you can get to know about Nick.
Dennis-brain cancer in remission, but Dennis is suffering from an bad infection, sorry to say.  Superprayers for this fearless fighter!
Denise Sexton- stroke & heart...temorary paralysis.  This is my niece who has a surgically corrected heart condition who recently suffered a 'spinal stroke'.  Denise is improving, though still in the hospital with partial paralysis.  Please pray that this wonderful young Mom enjoys a complete recovery!
'ZW' precious teenie baby born too soon.  'Zoey' is a tough baby girl and she is fighting and improving day-by-day.
Bruce L. paralysis of body...for now ; )  I will do an article on him soon--a real profile in courage!
Jim S. with nothing a Christian can't handle.  Today Jim reported on Twitter that his SIL is out of her coma!
Assunta, the most brilliant Italian woman I've ever met--I need to catch up with her soon.
Sarah, suffering from M.S. temporarily-Let's see how well Alternative Medicine will help her this 'fighter'.
Joey K beating a brain tumor into the ground.  Talk about bravery! See his blog and incredible stories here: http://joeyksplace.blogspot.com/2010/03/finging-out-about-your-self-withou.html
For J.P. (USMC ret) and family for the loss of their belove Grandfather. Please pray for healing for them all.
Dear Dee and her 'Prayer Shawl Healing From the Ashes' Ministry-Surgery status unknown.
Jeremy's GF recent surgery on top of pre-existing condition.
Roxie the 'irrespressible' who will not be laid down by anything the world may throw at her. Need update.
Yolanda and her prayer for employment--On the right track, plugging away at the right things!
My 'Frannie' Rev Barb's 'foreclosure cat' w/congenital conditions & the sweetest little huge gift from God.- Fran had two 'accidents' in the house (totally unlike her) with dark urine, she was listless and jaundiced.  I've been having her lose weight carefully (it's very taxing on the liver) and we feared liver/kidney failure.  Lo and behold, all blood and urine work came back 'normal' and she is, apparently, fine-suddenly. Praise God Again! My Vet: Dr. Elaine Parliman Dr. Elaine Parliman, DVM  203-899-1833 myhomevisitvet@sbcglobal.net
David & Brian P: Christian Phoenixes above the ashes...soaring and 'permalisted' here.  The loss of two sons, two brother, a saga unfolding still http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2010/03/david-pease-fathers-tribute-his-sons.html
Please pray with me, dear ones:
Oh Holy God, look kindly upon us, your people.  Care for our needs and settle our fears in our hours of need..  Keep us from despair and keep despair from our loved ones.  We turn to You in our weakness, Lord, depending upon You, utterly.  We pray for your mercy in healing us of all You see fit to heal, knowing that without You in our lives, everything is meaningless.  In these days and at these times, with so much unsettled in the world, please bestow your peace-of-heart upon each of us, so that we might continue to glorify thy Name.  We pray these things in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, 
AMEN
With Love for you in Christ,
Reverend Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
http://www.dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/  

"Frannie"