“Adding pistachio nuts to your daily diet could be an easy way to improve cholesterol levels, say researchers from Turkey, the world’s fourth biggest pistachio nut producer. Pistachio nuts are also a rich source of antioxidant vitamins A and E (gamma-tocopherol).”

“While Moody’s past books have explored aspects of the “near death experience”, Glimpses of Eternity explores a different phenomenon — that of the “shared death experience.” These are cases where a spouse, relative or caretaker, sometimes entire families, appear to accompany their dying loved one through their death and on to an afterlife, or different state of consciousness. The shared experience contains some of the same elements as a near death experience, but there are some differences as well… Glimpses of Eternity pushes everything we think we knew — about consciousness, spirituality and the metaphysical — even further.“

Merlian News interviews author and parapsychologist Hans Holzer, as he describes his personal and professional experiences in the field. Dr. Holzer is the author of numerous best-selling books on psychic topics. He has taught parapsychology at the New York Institute of Technology for eight years. ” My dear friend Hans Holzer died on Sunday April 26th, 2009, peacefully at home in Manhattan. We were good friends for nearly thirty five years. I cherish the last visits we had together and will miss his physical presence in my life enormously but know he is with me in spirit.” Merryn Jose

Ghosts on film: Merryn’s experience at the MET’s exhibit and background information on occult photography phenomena. ” According to the MET’s website, the photos, “Closer to the scientific revelations of the X-ray (discovered in 1896) than to the double-exposure parlor tricks of 1850s ghost photographs, the more than 120 stunning and surprising works in this exhibition reflect an attempt to reconcile the physical and spiritual worlds.”

Gene Krackehl brings us another great article. “Who among us hasn’t experienced that excruciating, debilitating, numbing, devastating feeling of loss? Death can sometimes brings about that sensation but sometimes a loved one’s disappearance is even harder to bear when it was their own decision to leave you…Love is who and what we are and is what connects us. It’s really all there is. God is love, and so are you!”

“International disaster relief charity ShelterBox is heading to Indonesia after a deadly tsunami struck the county’s coast. The tsunami has already claimed close to 300 lives and it is feared scores of coastal villages could have been wiped off the map. ShelterBox delivers emergency shelter and lifesaving supplies to families across the globe who have been affected by natural or manmade disasters. The aid is delivered in a large, green ShelterBoxes which each contain a disaster relief tent, water purification and storage equipment, blankets, a stove, cooking utensils, a basic tool kit, a children’s activity pack and other vital items.”

Have you ever heard footsteps, but no one was there or everyone was in bed fast asleep? Does your dog bark at something persistently that’s not there, or your cat avoid a certain area in your home?… If you have answered yes to some of these questions, you’re not alone! Many people have experienced these phenomena, but now there’s someone you can call, at no cost, to resolve the disturbances…Kathy O’Donnell and Karen Darby appear to be your average Bedford residents; both are blond and dress normally, nothing like the Ghostbusters jumpsuits and backpacks sported by Bill Murray and Dan Ackroyd in the ‘80’s blockbuster movie. They are just two suburban New York women, with an extraordinary gift they refer to as ‘a calling’… “We’re just here to offer a service.”

“Brace yourself — I’m going digital! Yep, that’s right: I’ve launched on Facebook, on YouTube, and, of course, on Twitter. Even more exciting, I’ve launched my own website, hosted by AOL. It’s called MarloThomas.com . Be sure to check out all the exclusive videos we’ve made for you (Girl’s Night Out, The Hero Next Door, I Have To Ask), and the many original features, like Laugh of the Day, Your Turn, My Journal, and live webcasts of Mondays With Marlo at 12:30 pm ET. And, please, be sure to comment on them so you can join the conversation…”

“ Shelley Yates and her young son were both killed in an auto accident. The story is riveting. While she was “on the other side” the Beings of Light told her how to bring her son back to life and that our planet is dying and what she could do to help jumpstart its healing by using the same approach they instructed her to do with her son who was restored to life. Her message is simple and heart gripping. Live in the moment. Enjoy every experience. There is no harm in pleasure. It’s what we were put here to do; to feel love, excitement, joy…”