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Independent musicians from around the world share their talents and freely give of their works in hopes that a higher mindset will take effect. Our world can learn from these talented artists that to sow a seed *giving to others* will come back in abundance. Will we show our support for our artists and demonstrate to the big companies that we have a better system then theirs? Or will we follow in their footsteps and take advantage and become the very thing we hated? Can we have it both ways? Hate big business and progress while taking advantage for our own gains? Please visit all the artist sites and give generously if you enjoy their creative works. You can do this through your deeds and words.
a.b.e. (anthems of a bygone era) My main focus is sampling technique, drawing upon classic jazz, soul, and hip hop. I also play many of the samples myself and program drums and other instruments. It is all instrumental for now, lyrics to come soon... oh and a littl4 name recognition when you play my stuff would hit the spot! Song: String Groove
Click name to listen to listen to Dieter Buchmann's Podcast (German)Music Dieter Buchmann contributed to the show are listed below. Click song to listen to a diversified list of music samples. Music ranging from a few minutes to an hour. To good to be true but it is!TURN OFF: Deep air, light the candles and their remains your Fantasie. Dieter Buchmann. Tief Luft holen, das Licht der Kerzen löschen und was dann kommt bleibt Eurer Fantasie überlassen. Liebe Grüße Dieter BuchmannCome Into My World Om Mani Padme Hum 2401Song Huei Liou, Ya Ging Ging, Sheng Horng, Shen YanTibetan IN MEMORANDUM ANAPURNA The concept that solutions to the ills of the world lie within the content and quality of each individual's heart are now lost on the "me" generation. Bigger weapons, faster computers and wireless technology are the answers and things have become the gods. More money, more power, more...that is the new sound of Om, the new amen, the new shalom.

The Digger's Story Podcast Show Episode 13 chapter 10 The Feral CatShow notes: Patter receives a phone call from Pootz and agrees to substitute while Digger recovers from a serious head injuries caused by bullies earlier in the week.Fearful and angry for her friend Digger Patter has an internal fight (try to figure out who wins this one). Her anger wants to tell the Digger's Story podcast audience to take action dealing with the serious problems about bullies. Yet, her quiet inner voice desires a more difficult path to deal with issues from the inside out.The story of The Feral Cat finally continues with chapter 10.The Digger's Story podcast show wishes to thank a.b.e. (anthems of a bygone era) and Dieter Bachmann for their Musical Contributions. Please visit their links: a.b.e. and Dieter Buchmann Music - Dieter's Music and Podcast

World wide bullying is becoming one of the biggest issues children faced in schools

#12 Episode of the Diggers Story podcast show deals with the issue of bullies. Thanks to Cyclops for their music. Please visit their site and listen to other samples. CYCLOPS

World wide bullying is becoming one of the biggest issues children face in schools today

• 1 out of 4 kids is Bullied.
  
• 1 out of 5 kids admits to being a bully, or doing some "Bullying."
  
• 8% of students miss 1 day of class per month for fear of Bullies.
  
• 43% fear harassment in the bathroom at school.
  
• 100,000 students carry a gun to school.
  
• 28% of youths who carry weapons have witnessed violence at home.
  
• A poll of teens ages 12-17 proved that they think violence increased at their schools.
  
• 282,000 students are physically attacked in secondary schools each month.
  
• More youth violence occurs on school grounds as opposed to on the way to school.
  
• 80% of the time, an argument with a bully will end up in a physical fight.
  
• 1/3 of students surveyed said they heard another student threaten to kill someone.
  
• 1 out of 5 teens knows someone who brings a gun to school.
  
• 2 out of 3 say they know how to make a bomb, or know where to get the info. to do it.
  
• Almost half of all students say they know another student who's capable of murder.
  
• Playground statistics - Every 7 minutes a child is bullied. Adult intervention - 4%. Peer intervention -
  11%. No intervention - 85%.

For more info click here: Stop the madness.

THE BLACK BOND 22 Music Promos Peace and Diversity

The Diggers Story podcast promo for episode #12 has an important message and promos the next episode dealing with issues on bullies, power, diversity and peace in a lighthearted manner. Each one of us can have a powerful influence over our lives and therefor, our world. That potential lies within each of us. A few are shown early in life how to take charge and use it often forgetting we all have the same power within us. Many people around the world are lashing out. It irks each one of us to feel helpless. Why? Could it be we have a sense of how powerful we are and detest that we do nothing about what moves us? We have the potential to create a better world through our talents, passions and sheer will. Even hurt people change the world for a short period of time. Hitler did. If each of us didn't have this sense we wouldn't get depressed, angry or suicidal. Would we? We would accept our lot in life. There's good reason for strong emotions when our world turns upside down. It angers us; we hate it. It's stirs us to the core of our being. That knowledge that we are more powerful than the state of affairs we are in. Nothing is long lasting until we change ourselves. Only then can we make long lasting changes within our world.
Thanks to The Black Bond 22 for their music. Click on the links and stay tuned for the next episode. There's power in one and love in unity. Go forth and amaze yourself and your world.

The Super Hero Teacher of the Year Contest will be over March 17th 2006. Good luck to all the U.S. 6th, 7th and 8th grade students who entered. If you haven't please click on Super Hero and make a difference for the teacher who made a difference for you.

What do "State of Being" and "Captain America" Have in Common?

They both appear on the Diggers Story Podcast Show.

Captain America recruits middle school students to join the Marvel Universe.

For details go to http://www.diggersstory.com/. Also the "State of Being" is Diggers Story featured band. One of our very own members here at the Diggers Story frappr map, Christopher Foldi . Look and listen... it's easy... one click away at ---> www.myspace.com/stateofbeing and click on http://www.diggersstory.com/ to listen to their contribution to the Diggers Story podcast show.
Our desire at Diggers Story frappr map and podcast is to empower, encourage, and support one another. If we all take a part in doing this one act each day towards our loved ones and each person we come in contact in word and deed our future and children's future will have hope for a better tomorrow. We all can amaze ourselves and be Super Heroes to our world.
Thanks again to Mike Burgess for the voice of Captain America and the State of Being for their awesome music. This band is both creative and talented.
Now go forth and amaze yourself!
There's power in one and love in unity
Patter Hill

Diggers Story Podcast Promotion

6 TH, 7 TH and 8 TH GRADE SUPER HEROES

United States students in grades 6th, 7th and 8th along with their favorite teachers can become Marvel Comic Super Heroes. This first in comic book history is brought to you by

Marvel Entertainment, Office Max and Teacher's Count org.

Don't miss this once in a lifetime contest. Nothing to buy but lots to gain for yourself, your favorite teacher and your school. Become a hero in the comics and in your home town. Make 2006 the year you will never forget and have the comic book to show for years to come.

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PART OF THE MADNESS