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and Prosperous through-out 2006!

IF by Rudyard Kipling

If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you;
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or being lied about, don't deal in lies,
Or being hated, don't give way to hating,
And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise:
If you can dream -- and not make dreams your master;
If you can think -- and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two impostors just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,
And stoop and build 'em up with worn-out tools;
If you can make one heap of all your winnings
And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breathe a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: "Hold on!"
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with kings -- nor lose the common touch,
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,
If all men count with you, but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds' worth of distance run --
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And -- which is more -- you'll be a Man, my son!

Ethics of Magic

a synopsis for beginners

Now, to tell the truth, when people say you should not use Magic for
selfish gains what they mean is that Magic takes the path of least
resistance. Most people are not able to step far enough out of there own
perceptions to fathom the seemingly long string of causal events that
result in the desired affect. So, people think that the working came back
and bit them in the ass. The truth, however, is that the working did
exactly what you wanted but you suffered as a result of your own lack of
foresight and preparation. Human beings are the only animals on this
planet capable of tipping the hands of fate. It is a birthright, the idea
of Magic as evil or forbidden is a doctrine of fear based on lies. If
you do something to harm another through Magic, or any other means,
you had best be certain of what you are doing or you will have to suffer
the consequences of an ill thought out action.
Is Magic the easy way out?
Not if you consider the amount of time and effort one must devote to it
to become proficient. Is living in a house the easy way out?
How about
buying food at a grocery store instead of growing it yourself?
It is just a matter of understanding what Magic is; it is not
something external that is granted by infernal powers. It is simply a skill,
one of many that the human mind is capable of. With practice it becomes
stronger and with inactivity it becomes a rumor, a legend.

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Magic, why do it?
(A teaser)
Here is my reasoning behind the use of this thing called Magic.
I practice a form called Ceremonial High Magic; it is called this for both obvious and subtle reasons.
Ceremonial refers to the technical method used while High refers to both the form of mind state you are seeking to obtain, known as the God Head, as well as the strength of Will required to attain it.
As to the question of good vs. bad Magic and this karma thing I have to add that bad Magic is typically anything that results in the deterioration of the essence of this planet and the myriad things in on and over it. This deterioration will affect you as the source as it spreads outward and thus become bad Karma.
The point behind Magic is to elevate your consciousness and personal awareness to ever higher and deeper levels. The actions of Ceremony are designed as a system of mnemonics that present a pathway for the neurological programming of your brain and body.
The result of this is an increased ability to make connections between concepts and ideas, you think quicker and more lucid. One will also tend to gravitate to a calm mind and supple body, your social interactions will carry intellectual gravity with others and you will gradually gain access and control over aspects of the mind that are considered to be Higher Functioning. You will begin to develop an ability to control even the autonomous nervous system in your body, known commonly as biofeedback.
When you enter into the God Head state of mind you will also have an awareness level that will grant you the ability to manipulate your environment and the event taking place in it per your Will. I apologize for the ramblings; however this is not a question that is easily answered. I have just begun to scratch the surface of this topic, I would recommend if you want a good definition and explanation why you should practice Magic that you read a book called Liber Aba of Book IV[parts I~IV]buy A leister Crowley for starters.

A River Runz Wild...
XDengue HERE!
More Wild Bushes and Mangrove Ahead..

Admiral Cheng Ho was Here...
Chinese Herbal Tea...
Good for a Hot Day...

THE SINGAPORE SERIES...
"THE AMAZING RACE"
Punggol MRT STATION...
THE FINAL PIT STOP...

STATE PROPERTY?
For RENT...

Watch Your Step...
Lots N Lots of Caterpillarz...

Getting There...
Follow the Arrows>>>

Watch Dog Crows
High and Dry....

Road Leading to
the House...

This Is Mr. A.W. Cashin...Matilda House :>
See the House in the Pic
and Compare
Previous Posted Pics....

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The SINGAPORE HOUSE
1819 ~ 1942
NLB Ref.:SING 728.095957 LEE
Author: Lee Kip Lin
Read Page: 39 . 90 . 210
"Punggol Mystery House"

Close-Up Pic of
Punggon Mystery House...
Pic Taken on 18/10/2005
at about 8.00pm...
Pitch Dark with Flash and Full Moon...
Don't worry...
No Howling [Halloween] Wolfz...
Only Cricketz rubbing its wings...
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Halloween Rites

For some of us, EVERY DAY IS HALLOWEEN!!! If you want to be unusual dress up as a nurse, secretary, grocery clerk or bank teller this year. Gypsy, vampires and shaman wanna-bes are everywhere already!

Or you could get all Martha Stewart about it and practice the following festive rites, which find their origins in the British Isles and Europe for that "authentic" Halloween experience. The first thing you might want to do is convince your church pastor to ring the church bell all night to ward off evil spirits as was the custom in 4th century England. If you're feeling particularly ambitious you could also dig up your dead loved ones and dress them up in long robes as was the custom in 2nd century Naples. The cadavers would be placed in niches in stone church walls ready to be visited by their relatives who of course were not appalled at all to see their familiar faces.

The second thing you want to do is build a big bonfire built from barrels full of tar and dance around it with wild abandon. I guess the 21st century equivalent would be to gather with the other townsfolk around the local "tire fire." It was also the custom back then to gather every stick of spare wood you could find and throw it on the fire, despite the fact that winter was coming.
The key word associated with Halloween back then was "foolhardy."

In Britain, in the 4th century, people would also visit the graves of their kinfolk and throw holy water or milk on the graves to "feed the dead." This custom later mutated into the practice of giving children or the poor money or a baked good called a "soul cake" in exchange for prayers for the souls of the dearly departed who were often thought to be stuck in purgatory. The ancient recipe for soul cakes is not unlike shortbread, so if you want to be authentic, give the little visitors some shortbread at the door. Watch them scream and run away, however as you bend over and gently ask them to pray for the soul of your dead uncle who is burning in the flames of hell!!!

In England in the 16th century, Halloween was also known as the "Night of Shaming" in which people dressed up as a mock government or court and allowed powerful figures, such as the mayor, or the Sheriff and sometimes the local wife-beater to be humiliated verbally or physically. So it’s a good night to perform an intervention, have the boss over to dinner or practice some kind of S & M that takes the most arrogant person down a notch. At the end of these rituals it was customary to throw the offending authoritarian into a body of water to cleanse them, so Halloween is the perfect night for a pool party.

By the way, the traditional Halloween supper to serve that night would be either something called "champ" (mashed potatoes with milk butter and leeks) or "colcannon" (mashed potatoes with cabbage.) It was also customary to read the leaves of the cooked cabbage or apple peelings to see if the first initial of a future husband or wife could be revealed. Sometimes rings or coins would be hidden in the mashed potatoes, possibly causing an uncomfortable trip to the barber later to have a cracked tooth pulled.

Fire and torches are also burned on Halloween to drive the demons and devils out, but if you want to be truly authentic, put your candle inside a hollow turnip. If you really want to be fashionable about it, carry this turnip with you door to door while bumming subway fare. Also recite, as the poor did back in Cheshire England "My clothes are very ragged/my shoes are very thin/I've got a little pocket/ to put three pence in/ and I'll never come a souling/ until another year". Another way to connect with your ancestors would be to take your turnip lanterns at the hour of midnight and run all over the hills (the highway meridians) yelling "Spirits and demons Begone!”

A holiday very much associated with love and death, Halloween is also an important night to do divinations or portend omens. Want to dream of your future husband? Try placing a sprig of rosemary or a sixpence under your pillow that night. Worried about your health? Crack an egg into a glass of water .If the shape of shroud forms in the water, start shopping for a plot in a nice cemetery. (Ed. Note: or ask Samantha how to change your destiny via an email reading. J) Wondering if that lover of yours is faithful? Throw a couple of nuts into the fire. If the two nuts stay together in the flames, he is faithful. If they fly apart, so will the two of you. Also if you want to be truly traditional, you can put away the broom and mop on Halloween. People in Ireland did not throw water or sweep the floor that night for fear of offending the imps and fairies. In fact, it is a very good night to lie on the couch and watch horror movies. If you really want to keep bad spirits away, turn on the television. Demons and spirits hate it. It is one way to keep bad energy
Away.

The History of Halloween

How, why and when did Halloween start?
Halloween is a modern name. In the past, it was originally called Samhain (pronounced sow-in), the end of summer. This was a festival celebrated by the Celtic Druids to end the harvest season and begin the winter season and was celebrated on October 31st. This was the end of their year. November 1st was the beginning of the New Year.
Samhain (The Festival of the Dead) was observed in
England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. As evening drew near, they began preparations for the Vigil of Samhain (The Lord of Darkness). It was believed that the veil between the living world and the spirit world was at its thinnest and that spirits could cross over and walks the earth once more. Communication with dead kinsmen was also believed to be possible at this time, and that all magical powers were enhanced greatly.
The people would douse the fires in their homes, for they believed that evil spirits might find their way in and possess the living. Outside, great bonfires were started by the Druids (bonfire = bone + fire). Now there is great debate of whether they sacrificed humans or not during this celebration. Some say sick animals that wouldn't survive the winter and criminals…believed to be possessed by evil spirits… were burned. Once the fires died down, the Druids would read the bones and ashes left over to divine how the coming year would be. Others say that there is no basis for this fact.

In any case, large bonfires were built to drive the evil spirits away. The people of the land would light torches from the fire and in turn, would re-light their own hearth fires. The belief was that the fire from the sacred bonfire would keep the evil spirits away, while allowing the spirits of their kinsfolk to find their way home.
The people would also dress up in furs and scary masks a prelude to our dressing up in costumes. They hoped that the evil spirits would be scared away or would mistake them for animals and wouldn't try to possess their bodies.

Another tradition was for the peasants to go door to door, begging for food. The food would be left out to appease the spirits, speeding them on their way back to the spirit world. Whoever gave food would be assured of receiving a prayer from the peasants for good fortunes for the coming year. Those that were stingy received eggs and rocks thrown at their homes, among other pranks. We can see where some of our traditions came from, can't we?
As this was also the beginning of the New Year as well, many fortune activities also took place, aside from the bone reading of the Druids. This was a time when fortune telling, tealeaf readings and other divination methods would be the most powerful for the future. One of the fun celebrations we still uphold is bobbing for apples. The Celts believed that the first person to bite an apple would be the first to marry.
Another tradition was to peel an apple from top to bottom. The person with the longest unbroken peel would be assured the longest life. If you threw the apple peel over your shoulder, the initial it forms upon landing is the initial of your future mate.
In the 7th century, the Romans conquered England and brought many of their own traditions. One of these was the celebration of All Saints Day, which was originally celebrated in May. By the 9th century, All Saints Day was moved to November 1st and All Soul's Day (a festival to celebrate all the dead souls) was added to November 2nd. The Catholic Church hoped that by combining the pagan celebration of Samhain with their own festival they could convert more people to follow the Catholic religion. At this point, Samhain became known as All Hallow's Eve (the eve before the hallowed days of All Saint's Day and All Soul's Day). Eventually, All Hallow's Eve was shortened to Hallow E'en and then to Halloween, as we know it today.

Lucky Strike

Given the right circumstances, you can see, hear & feel the spirits which call this place home. And here, you can appeal to their better natures to seek their blessing and for lucky lottery or 4D numbers

Could it be ...
The House of A.W. Cashin.
Completed in 1902.

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Tuscan Style Column and Stairway.
A mixture of European elements and Malay BumBong style.
Commonly found in eastern part of Singapore...
Serangoon, Punggol, Geylang, Katong and East Coast.

These are homes of families with modest income; they were built on sites that are generous by present day standards and few remaining house still standing in Singapore.

The rumoured punggol ghost house amid an environment which is undergoing development...

So, why not make a date to a visit this Halloween...
Enter freely of your own free will...

But, remember...
It is not a place for the faint hearted...

ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK!

A Space within A Space...

Enter Freely on Your Own Free Will

Welcome To TwilightxZone

If you have the interest in walking into the curiosity surrounding, or tracking the path of the unknown, then there is no better place to explore.

It is undoubtedly a very spell bound place, where strange things may happen.

People inevitably experience strange feelings of being watched; charged electric atmospheric; being tired and drained; shivers; massive temperature drops; tingling sensations; fear;

dizziness, of not being alone and much more....

Experience the Sound of Silence

If you've ever dreamed of spending the evening in a real chill out or come face to face with your own imagination.

Maybe, you could finally find out whether ghosts are real?

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