http://www.namarupa.org/magazine/nr03/downloads/NamaRupa_03_02.pdf

Sri Pattabhi Jois, Sri T.K.V Desikachar, Sri B.K.S. Iyengar

http://theyogaposter.com/

A great visual guide to the practice of yoga

http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/the_dismal_science/2013/05/do_charter_schools_work_a_new_study_of_boston_schools_says_yes.single.html

Yes, but not always for everyone.

“The upshot of this improvement in college readiness is that, upon graduation, while charter and public school students are just as likely to go on to post-secondary education, charter students enroll at four-year colleges at much higher rates. A four-year college degree has historically meant a better job with a higher salary, making a spot in one of Boston’s charter schools a ticket to a better life for many students.”

“The secret of many charter schools’ success isn’t a mystery: longer hours and additional school days, which are part of a “no excuses” philosophy that emphasizes frequent testing and often requires even longer days from charter school teachers.”

“In their short history, charter schools have shown enormous promise in improving the educations of many disadvantaged students. We shouldn’t lose sight of that, and we should be open to innovations coming out of charters that might be applied to a broader set of schools. But it’s naïve to think that charters will be the silver bullet that solves the education crisis in America.”

http://blogmaverick.com/2013/05/07/want-your-newborn-to-be-an-athletic-superstar/

“Well I have no idea how to make sure he or she gets there. But what I do know that is if you have any such aspiration for your soon to be bundle of joy, then there is one thing you must do:

You must save the cord blood from your child’s birth.

At the Dallas Mavericks we have been diving into any and all advances in medical science that can give us a competitive edge. (The new advanced metrics that will impact the game). I’m not talking performance enhancing drugs, I’m talking proactive analysis and advanced recovery methodologies.  One that is obvious is the use of Stem Cells.

I’m not going to go into the science or offer any insights into what we are doing,  but what I will tell soon to be and future parents is that your doctors and your children will thank you in 20 years when they are relieved to find out that they can utilize the latest in medical technologies because mom and/or dad had the foresight to save their cord blood

Let me clear here. This is not a cure all. The use of cord blood cells in regenerative applications is still in its infancy (See the joke I made there  . But what I do know that is medical science is advancing rapidly. What will be available to your newborn child in 20 years will be vastly different than what is available today. By banking the cord blood in a private cord bank, while relatively expensive (Do your homework PLEASE before making a decision which bank to use), you will have given your child a unique option that could lead to the latest recovery techniques being available to him or her.

You want to know what the next big thing is ? It’s personalized medicine. This is one baby step towards the future for your family

And let me be crystal clear again, DO YOUR HOMEWORK. Not everyone agrees with me. It’s not cheap. It’s not a cure all. It’s an option. One that I have used with my children. But you have to make your own decisions”

http://www.forbes.com/sites/tomvanriper/2013/05/06/americas-most-influential-athletes-2/

I love that Tim Tebow is today’s most influential athlete. In a sometimes dark world he is light. In the world of sports he is constant positive energy.

http://www.dailycupofyoga.com/2013/05/07/5-ways-to-master-the-art-of-doing-without-doing/

5 Ways to Master the Art of Doing without Doing

1. Take action in a way that feels easy. You get to decide what to prioritize and what comes first on your to-do list. When you look at what you’ve decided to get done, what feels like the easiest, least stressful thing?
2. Do what lights you up. Say ‘yes’ to opportunities that make your heart sing. Literally: what do you feel in your chest when you consider saying ‘yes’? Constriction—like you can’t breathe? Or expansion—like you are being deeply breathed?
3. Listen to your Sat Guru. Sat = true. Guru = darkness to light; teacher. You have your own inner teacher within you, leading you out of the darkness of stress and overwhelm and into the light of your being. When something doesn’t feel right for you, listen. No matter what other people say.
4. Let there be spaces in your togetherness. Got it all together? Still feel stressed and anxious? That’s your body telling you that even though your digital personal assistant has your entire day mapped out and organized and all together; it’s not solving the core of what’s causing you stress. You need space in your day and your life for the unexpected. You need space for your dharma and what you’re destined for to arise. Trust me, it will be more than you ever expected.
5. When things are slower, be slower. When things speed up, don’t resist it. Go with the ebb and flow of your life and trust that the slow-times will pass, just like the times that feel too busy. Suddenly, you’re appreciating both polarities.

Living green in small places seems to be a way of the future. “It is no longer a trend followed only by the tree huggers and the hippies – it is a fully fledged movement with C.E.O.’s and world leaders singing its anthems. Living an environmentally friendly, eco-conscious lifestyle is not just good for the planet; it is also good for your finances.”

A few months back a friend introduced me to tinyhouseblog.com a great daily read on tiny houses popping up across the globe. Tiny and sustainable house living seems like a very practical way to live. You are forced to live off the basic necessities. No hoarding or clutter. It also is a way to own multiple properties in different locations.

In addition to tiny houses it seems that “sustainable earthship” living has been getting more popular as well. Earthships are designed so that one can live a self-sufficient lifestyle. Earthships can produce all the energy one would need need and most have greenhouses so that people can grow their own food. They also provide a lot of financial security in uncertain economic times. Most importantly, eartships provide a venue so one can live off his labor.

Check out more on sustainable tiny house living below:

http://tinyhouseblog.com/

http://tinyhouseblog.com/tiny-house/living-green-in-small-spaces/

http://earthship.com/

http://www.fastcodesign.com/1672438/a-model-for-micro-scale-living-in-maximalist-la#-1

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http://baselinescenario.com/2013/04/30/can-you-say-bubble/

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/05/business/enstitute-an-alternative-to-college-for-a-digital-elite.html?_r=0&pagewanted=all