Beatles Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Transcendental Meditation spiritual teacher and guru dies peacefully at home
February 5, 2008
Don’t fight darkness. Bring the light and darkness will disappear. … Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Less than a month ago, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi said he would be retiring, “Invincibility is irreversibly established in the world. My work is done. My designated duty to Guru Dev is fulfilled.”
The spiritual leader and guru to the Beatles, credited with the introduction of transcendental meditation to the West, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi passed away peacefully at the Franciscan monastery in the southern Dutch village of Vlodrop.
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s transcendental meditation teaching were considered suspect but gained reputable standing in the medical community for its effectiveness in mental control and health. The Beatles made the Hindu practice of transcendental meditation a popular practice after studying with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Other celebrities attracted to the teachings of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi were the Rolling Stones, Mia Farrow, Shirley MacLaine, Clint Eastwood and Deepak Chopra.
Maharishi means great sage. Although the birth date of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi is unknown, it is believed he was over 90 years old at the time of his death.
Shell Kepler: General Hospital Amy Vining has died
February 2, 2008
Television actress and daytime soap star Shell Kepler has passed away from renal failure. Kepler, who appeared in TV shows CHiPS, Garry Shandling Show and Three’s Company, was best known for her role as Amy Vining on General Hospital.
"I love the soaps," explained Kepler. "I’ve been watching General Hospital since I was three years old and I really care about the characters. I’ve grown up with them."
Kepler made the decision to become an actress at the age of two after watching The Wizard of Oz. She appeared on stage for the first time at the age of nine in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.
Kepler was an astute businesswoman, investing in real estate and the stock market. After retiring to Portland, Oregon, she devoted her time to charity fundraising. Shell Kepler was 46.
Groundhog Day 2008 Punxsutawney Phil: Sex makes Groundhog Day difference
February 2, 2008
For Groundhog Day 2008 and those hoping for an early spring to warm the cold bones of winter, you might consider buying a ticket to the nearest tropical island for sunshine and warmth. Punxsutawney Phil has forecasted six more weeks of winter when he emerged this morning from his burrow to the sight of his shadow.
But wait. Hold off a minute on planning a vacation to a balmy climate. There is a controversy to the accuracy of Punxsutawney Phil’s predictions of a sexual kind.
Punxsutawney Phil might have competition he cannot compete with when it comes to predicting the arrival of spring. Sex appears to make a difference in seasonal weather prediction, if you are a woodchuck. Woody, a female woodchuck, has accurately predicted the arrival of spring six times in the last eight years.
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