Wed, Feb 22, 2012 by AC Fisher-Aldag.

Wednesday, 2-22-12

http://pncminnesota.wordpress.com/2012/02/22/call-to-participate-in-prayerful-silence-sunday-feb-26th/ A call to participate in prayerful silence in solidarity with the UN’s commission on the status of women.  From the “PNC”.

Mardi Gras was yesterday.  Today, Christians observe Ash Wednesday.  http://blogs.houstonpress.com/eating/2012/02/mardi_gras_origins_venice_ital.php The Venetian origins of Mardi Gras.  http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/11564319-today-is-fat-tuesday-and-that-means-mardi-gras-in-new-orleans Mardi Gras in New Orleans. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/302241/20120221/fat-tuesday-mardi-gras-history-new-orleans.htm History of Mardi Gras. The European history of King Cake: http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/950671/the-history-of-king-cake Russian spring festival celebrated in India: http://www.asianage.com/life-and-style/hello-springtime-727 One Mardi Gras krewe includes a “witch doctor” to call good weather:  http://uptownmessenger.com/2012/02/fat-tuesday-live-coverage-of-zulu-and-rex/

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007BG0330/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_dp_eiorpb0Y23581 Free book for Kindle on Amazon today.

http://culture.pagannewswirecollective.com/2012/02/diversity-anger-and-pantheacon/ Rituals and workshops at PantheaCon, from “The Juggler”. http://bayarea.pagannewswirecollective.com/2012/02/22/pantheacon-2012-big-names-diverse-options-packed-rooms/ What else happened at PantheaCon, from the “PNC”.

http://santacruz.patch.com/articles/senator-seeks-to-ban-herbal-tea A legislator in LA seeks to ban herbal painkilling tea.

http://brooklynbooktalk.blogspot.com/2012/02/wicca-granny-weatherwax.html Wicca and Terry Pratchet’s fictional witches.

http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle08.asp?xfile=data/international/2012/February/international_February835.xml&section=international In India, six dead in a stampede at a Hindu shrine.

http://www.kltv.com/story/16979248/chicken-carcasses-found-in-cemetery Were chicken carcasses found at a cemetery part of a ritual sacrifice? Are they linked to Lent? http://www.wfmz.com/news/Professor-Dead-birds-in-cemetery-may-be-linked-to-start-of-Lent/-/121458/8828862/-/8lp8psz/-/

Natural remedies for relieving muscles spasms.  http://newsolio.com/relieving-muscle-spasms-natural-rememdies-for-muscle-spasms,1094

http://www.havanatimes.org/?p=62518 The Pope is set to visit Cuba.

http://articles.philly.com/2012-02-21/news/31083231_1_george-bengal-charges-of-animal-cruelty-palo-mayombe Occultists interviewed in PA dog sacrifices.  More here: http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/news/local_news/dismembered-dogs-found-in-coatesville-home

http://www.africanews.com/site/OPINION_Gay_rights_in_Cameroon/list_messages/41151 Gay rights in Cameroon.

http://www.thisistamworth.co.uk/Did-King-really-murder-sons/story-15290818-detail/story.html History and legends about the king of Mercia in the UK.

http://www.peeje.com/essays/wicca-21010 A writer discusses her historic witch-trial ancestor.

http://www.wbng.com/news/around-the-tiers/Cornell-Cooperative-Extension-139707433.html At Cornell University, a program for growing herbs.

http://www.impactnottingham.com/2012/02/wild-swimming-in-great-britain/ Wild swimming in the UK.

http://columbustelegram.com/news/local/ghostly-findings-in-need-of-more-investigation/article_c3debcd0-5c95-11e1-8ab5-0019bb2963f4.html Museum needs more paranormal investigation.

http://edition.cnn.com/2012/02/15/world/asia/south-korea-pastor-killings/index.html?hpt=hp_t3 A pastor and his wife are accused of killing children accused of witchcraft in Korea.

What is Feng Shui?  http://www.clbooks.com/computer-books/whats-feng-shui-the-technology-or-even-perception

http://witchesofthecraft.com/2012/02/19/water-magick/ Water magick on “Witches of the Craft”.

http://diysolarpanelsproducts.com/solar-panels/diy-solar-panel-guides-solar-panels/wiccan-and-pagan-days-of-celebration/ Wiccan and Pagan days of celebration.

http://lamorinda.patch.com/articles/county-s-hearing-on-sufi-sanctuary-is-all-day Town hearings about an American Sufi sanctuary.  More here:  http://lamorinda.patch.com/articles/saranap-residents-divided-by-sanctuary-plan and here: http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_20014646

http://mogallants.wordpress.com/2012/02/21/witchery-in-chester-county/ Some historic witchcraft accusations.

http://www.massagetoday.com/mpacms/mt/article.php?id=14552 Traditional Hawaiian healing arts.

http://davidcrews.wordpress.com/2012/02/18/the-raimondi-stela-and-chavin-shamanism/ Photographs of a carved stone panel in Peru, and its relationship to Shamanism.

http://www.sentinel-standard.com/news/x248719852/GHOST-Paranormal-Investigations-reveal-findings-at-Ionia-Theatre Paranormal investigations reveal findings at a theatre.

http://www.justmeans.com/Give-a-Man-Means-Fish-From-Paternalistic-Charity-Venture-Philanthropy/52262.html Venture philanthropy — teach a man to fish. 

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/world/dismembered-dogs-occult-items-found-in-home/story-e6frf7lf-1226277872099 A new book about Bermuda’s witch trials in the late 1600s.

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/WestBengal/Tibetans-in-protest-mode-boycott-Tibetan-New-Year-celebrations/Article1-815316.aspx Tibetans protest new year celebrations.

http://www.wiccantogether.com/profiles/blogs/heathenry-asatru-a-little-about-my-new-path Learning about the path of Asatru.

http://www.timesunion.com/business/press-releases/article/Dispelling-the-Misconceptions-of-Aromatherapy-3345502.php Dispelling the misconceptions about Aromatherapy.

http://www.bradenton.com/2012/02/21/3889921/ilchi-lees-the-call-of-sedona.html “The Call of Sedona” becomes “NY Times” best-seller.  More here: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/02/21/4279119/ilchi-lees-the-call-of-sedona.html

http://www.euronews.net/2012/02/21/back-in-the-day-dalai-lamas-enthronement/ In 1940, a child became the current Dalai Lama.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-2104772/Marrakech-city-breaks-Romance-riads-arresting-exoticism-Red-City.html?ito=feeds-newsxml A holiday in Marrakech.

http://www.reformer.com/ci_20007554?source=most_viewed Herbalist offers treatments for various ailments.

http://blogs.sfweekly.com/exhibitionist/2012/02/why_sex_is_not_spiritual.php An opinion on why sex is not spiritual.

http://shorewood.patch.com/articles/chakra-can-clear-your-funk A psychic and chakra reader tells us how to heal damaged energy.

http://www.hometown-pages.com/main.asp?SectionID=26&SubSectionID=186&ArticleID=41957 Do you believe in the Mayan doomsday?

The spring equinox is on its way!  Longer days a sign that spring is coming:  http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/wooddale/newsnow/x1353884820/Longer-days-another-sign-that-spring-s-around-the-corner Also in New Zealand, the days are getting shorter as summer draws to a close: http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/days-getting-shorter-summer-heads-towards-closing-time/5/115598

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Wed, Feb 22, 2012 by AC Fisher-Aldag.

Tuesday 2-21-12

Mardi Gras is today, “Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler” – let the good times roll!  The new moon is also today. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/greg-tobin/mardi-gras-reflection_b_1288858.html Debauchery a cure for the winter blahs?  Customs and mention of the holiday’s Pagan history: http://collingswood.patch.com/articles/patch-picks-mardi-gras The connection between the Mexican “Santa Muerte” and Mardi Gras:  http://blog.oup.com/2012/02/santa-muerte-mexican-death/  Read more about this holiday on the main Magickal Media site, www.magickal-media.com

ConVocation is this forthcoming weekend! http://www.convocation.org/

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/People-throng-Pahari-Mandir-for-Shiva-puja/articleshow/11972033.cms This week, Hindus celebrate a festival dedicated to Lord Shiva.

http://bayarea.pagannewswirecollective.com/2012/02/21/pantheacon-2012-unity-in-diversity-and-controversy-recap/ PantheaCon, diversity and controversy, reported by the “PNC”. http://www.patheos.com/blogs/bishopinthegrove/archives/the-urgency-to-understand-pantheacon/ PantheaCon was a dynamic and enriching experience, by “Bishop in the Grove”. http://spiritwritertrishdeneen.blogspot.com/2012/02/z-budapest-and-public-dianic-ritual.html An opinion from “Spirit Writer” in favor of women-only sacred space.  http://www.theprovocation.net/2012/02/rick-santorum-and-z-budapest-two-sides.html “The Provocation” has an opinion that the woman’s only rite was discriminatory. http://www.patheos.com/blogs/wildhunt/2012/02/pantheacon-unity-diversity-controversy.html#disqus_thread “The Wild Hunt” offers commentary about PantheaCon and links to the incidents. Both of the latter contain links to other blogs with other opinions.

http://www.skeptic.org.uk/cgi-bin/paranormal/mail.cgi/archive/paranormal/20120221122043/ A survey about sleep-related experiences, religious belief and the paranormal.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-501713_162-57381490/israelis-flock-to-sages-tombs-seeking-miracles/ Israelis flock to sages’ shrines, seeking miracles; likened to Pagan rites in this article.

http://english.ruvr.ru/2012_02_20/66505399/ Brief – Russians hope to excavate Pagan shrines of their First Nations.

http://krasskova.weebly.com/1/post/2012/02/pagan-blog-project-c-is-for-cultural-misappropriation.html Pagan Blog Project: C is for Cultural Appropriation.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17117223 In China, an ancient forest is preserved in volcanic ash.

http://cartersville.patch.com/articles/beyond-the-physical-world Ghost hunting, beyond the physical.

http://www.westchester.com/news/westchesternews/entertainment/16282-katonah-museum-series-explores-humor-in-western-art.html A museum explores humor in Western art, including sexual humor.

http://technorati.com/lifestyle/article/the-branch-of-ayurveda-called-rasayana/ A branch of Ayurvedic science called Rasayana focuses on providing individuals with a healthy extended life.

http://www.yaledailynews.com/news/2012/feb/21/lasman-the-age-of-historical-ignorance/ Islamic vandals destroying other religions’ artifacts likened to the sacking of Catholic shrines in Europe.

http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news%2Flocal&id=8551352 Animal abuse, or witchcraft?  Remains of several dogs found in a home, one gold-plated, along with books about the occult.

http://culture.pagannewswirecollective.com/2012/02/witch-casting-call/ Witches wanted for a television documentary show.

http://app.streamsend.com/s/1/JUjs/Az6HikL/28xlr Win a publishing contract from a metaphysical publisher!

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/article2915419.ece The Urdu translation of the Bhagavad Gita.

https://pncminnesota.wordpress.com/2012/02/21/pagan-cd-wins-award/ Pagan CD wins an award, on the “PNC”.

http://www.asianage.com/music/music-and-reform-behind-bars-317 Sufis offer music to those behind bars.

http://www.kidzworld.com/article/26581-homemade-lip-balm How to make home-made lip balm.

http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2012/s3436285.htm A video about an Atheist, who is speaking about “why religion is necessary”.

http://www.newsmaker.com.au/news/14989 Paranormal at Port Arthur.

http://www.patheos.com/Resources/Additional-Resources/Earth-Care-as-Lenten-Practice-Rebecca-Davies-02-21-2012.html From a Christian viewpoint, stewardship of the Earth as a Lenten practice.

http://www.expertclick.com/NewsReleaseWire/Environmentalism_Greener_Than_Thou,201239432.aspx “Greener than thou” – is it hypocritical?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rev-malcolm-boyd/gay-spirituality-and-radical-faeries_b_1274822.html Gay spirituality and the Radical Faeries.

http://allafrica.com/stories/201202201517.html In Tanzania, a villager accused of witchcraft commits suicide.

http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/Whats-On-Leisure/Stage-and-Comedy/An-evening-of-clairvoyancy-in-Hertingfordbury-16022012.htm An evening of clairvoyancy in the UK.

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/hyderabad/muslims-urged-refrain-witchcraft-243 From India, Muslim women urged to refrain from witchcraft.

http://www.cciwi.org/foodpantry A Wiccan church sponsors a food pantry.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/the-northerner/2012/feb/20/dalailama-business-yorkshire-portillo-prescott-cram-portas?newsfeed=true The Dalai Lama gives advice to business leaders.

http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/towns/devizesheadlines/9541566.Vikings_take_over_museum_in_Devizes/ A presentation on Vikings at a museum in the UK.

http://www.squidoo.com/shango-for-witches An article about Shango, for Witches.

http://www.parcurileviitorului.com/elizabethan-witchcraft-superstitions Witchcraft superstitions of the Elizabethan era in England.

http://allafrica.com/stories/201202210750.html An article about a nine-year-old who was accused of witchcraft and tortured.

  http://www.tennessean.com/article/20120219/TRAVEL/302190004/Tennessee-s-Ring-Fire-trail-brims-history-ghost-stories Ghost stories from historic TN.

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