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Maine Owners Enjoy New England Timeshare Resales October 29, 2009

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Owners in Maine have saved up to 70 percent on their year round timeshare adventures with BuyA Timeshare.com. Outdoor activities abound in this winter wonderland and majestic summer times at a lake house or by the mountainside. With every month ushering in a new season, the variety of the New England area has proven to be a bargain for anyone who wants to turn one property into four unique vacation experiences.

The east coast’s own little Alaska, though Maine is relatively average in size compared to the rest of the U.S, it is larger than the other five states of New England put together. With over 3,000 miles of elegantly corrugated coastline, shores are often piled with stones and boulders, while many beaches are soft, resembling a more typical sandy coast with boardwalks and lively vacationers.

BuyATimeshare.com has an extensive inventory of Maine properties, priced to sell on the resale market. Timeshares are located throughout Rockland, Ogunquit, Rockport, Ellsworth, Bethel, Rangeley, Southwest Harbor, Greenville, Jackman, Island Falls and of course Wells. Many of these year round properties sell for $5,000 to $3,000!

Hiking and fishing, skiing and snowboarding, leaf-peeping or antiquing, the famous lobster and seafood, vacationers travel to New England’s largest state more than ever before. Maine is an ideal destination for your next vacation property. With BuyATimeshare.com and the resale market you can save up to 70 percent on timeshare suites.

With a population comparable to tiny Rhode Island, there’s plenty of room for the crowds of visitors who typically make for the southern stretches of the Maine’s delicious coast. Travelers only begin to realize the magnitude of the state further north. Inland, where vast tracts of mountainous forest are dotted with lakes and barely pierced by roads, the territory is ideal for camping, hiking and canoeing.

And while the rugged exterior of Maine might conjure images of log cabins in frigid terrain, the state is just as cozy and accommodating in the winter as it is calm and cool in the summertime. During the vacation season the many lakes, rivers and coastlines are teeming with timeshare owners and renters enjoying the mild summer heat. Inland, the mountains and campsites swarm with outdoor enthusiasts young and old. Families have traveled to the seemingly isolated state for generations. Maine’s landscape provides the remote getaway we are all looking for in The Pine Tree State.

More than Just a Hawaiian Vacation with Joyce Hauoli Carter, There is no Veil October 25, 2009

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About the Book

THERE IS NO VEIL Aloha Is Eternal
…was published in October 2009.

In this sequel, join the author on a journey that explores the paradise that is Hawai‘i as well as one that discovers aloha— caring, understanding, forgiveness, love—as a way of life. Accompany Ms. Carter as she leads us to the knowledge that our loved ones are with us in spirit and to the realization that we remain connected to them in a very real way. Through her personal experiences, she shows us that we can survive devastating loss, offering not only spiritual advice to follow when a loved one passes, but also practical steps to take when one is left alone.

Listen. Listen. Listen to what the angels tell us:

“Allowing one who has passed the freedom to fly with the angels is not against the will of the Creator; it is a gift. Your loved one is with you. Love once shared is always shared. Grief is part of the process of losing a special one, but remember to celebrate the time you had in this life, knowing you will be together again in the next.”

This book will help you to recover and discover.

Reviews

Because There Is No Veil has just come out, I have reviews from only those people who read the manuscript before it was published. Some of them said:

If you enjoyed Joyce Hau‘oli Carter’s first book, In the Presence of Angels, you will love this, her second inspiring book. There Is No Veil plunges deeper into the spirituality of Ms. Carter’s faith journey, her questions, and her commitment to the awakening of others. The piece offers many both startling and hauntingly beautiful passages. There is much to learn, much to remember, and much to be awed by in this small but meaty book. Barbara Urlage

There Is No Veil invites each reader to reflect on the vastness of life’s journey. The spiritual depth of this book leads the reader to further cultivate his or her own personal understanding of the Great Source and helps to show how profoundly connected we are to the spiritual energy that is all around us. Leslie Munn

Excerpt from There Is No Veil

A sudden and distinct shiver passed through me. “Maybe you should go outside and check the skies,” Al said.

“Why should I?” I mumbled from between the blanket folds. “It must be 20 degrees out there.”

He said nothing as I shuddered and shook in my chair. Then the proverbial light bulb lit over my head, illuminating my sluggish mind. “Check the skies,” I thought. Oh, yeah! Chill… Star people… Uh huh… I quickly shed the blanket and robe he had wrapped me in.

This night was clear and the stars were brilliant with friendly twinklings as I stepped barefoot onto the back porch. I could barely make out a smaller star grouping beside the Little Dipper, very dim and sprinkled in a roughly circular pattern. As I watched, the glow from each star brightened. With eyes slightly out of focus, I saw them move clockwise, winking in a definite pattern like the timed blinking lights on a Christmas tree. Dry eyes reminded me I must also blink and when I looked again, the colors had separated. A smaller circle of red stars turned in the opposite direction within a larger one of green.

Lyrics of the well-known spiritual “Ezekiel Saw the Wheel” ran through a mind-loop in my head. “And the big wheel run by faith, and the little wheel run by the Grace of God; in the wheel in the wheeeel way in the middle of the air.” I was distracted for one second, and when I looked back to my star cluster, it was gone with not a single cloud in the sky for it to hide behind. Thanks to Al, I recognized that the chill had been a message from the star people telling me they were as present for us here in our Atlantic skies as they had been in the Pacific.

Back inside, Al asked what had transpired outside. I said, “It’s like the scene in the movie ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind.’ The mother ship appears over a rock tower with lights spanning its circumference. Eight specific lights blink different colors as huge organ tones boom forth each note of the film’s theme song.” And I sang, “Dah dah dah dah daaah. Re me do do- 8 soool.” I held up my hands. They were visibly trembling, and I could feel vibrations within.

“What are you going to do with those?” Al asked, pointing to my dancing digits.
“I haven’t the vaguest idea,” I said, “but something’s going happen for sure!”

How to Order
Although neither book yet appears on bookstore shelves, readers can purchase In the Presence of Angels through most online book sites such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders, and others. There Is No Veil will soon be available on those sites.

If readers want to purchase before that happens or wish to purchase both books at a special price may do so by contacting the author at info@angelbook.net, entering “personalized book order” in the subject line or contact me at Joyce E. Carter, P.O. Box 214,
Wilbraham, MA 01095.Fill out the order form and mail to the address above………

Order Form————————————————————————————————————-

Book Title: ____In the Presence of Angels ____There Is No Veil ____ Both Books

Name:_______________________________________________________________________________________

Street Address:________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip:________________________________________________________________________________

Email Address:________________________________________________________________________________

Autographed: Yes____No____Inscribed to:_________________________________________________________

Price Information

Angels: $12.95 Veil: Special Offer $13.95 Both Books:: Special Price $25.00
Tax: (MA residents), $ .81 Tax: (MA Residents), $ .87 Tax: (MA Residents), $1.56
Shipping: $4.95 Shipping: $4.95 Shipping: $6.95

Shipping, $2.50: each additional book mailed to same address

Joyce Hauoli Carter Shares her Experiences in Hawaii with BuyA Timeshare.com October 23, 2009

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Written by Joyce Hau‘oli Carter. Joyce has years of expertise in Hawaiian culture and travels to Hawaii, and we are looking forward to more about the islands from this renowned author.

Hawaiian in her Heart

If you’ve ever been to Hawai‘i; if you’ve never been to Hawai’i, or if you’ve only been there in dreams, you probably think that these mid-Pacific islands constitute a modern-day paradise— and they do.

To many, a vacation “Paradise” means a heavenly place made up of the three Ss—sun, sand and surf—and these islands fit that description in every way, a place of excitement and fun. One can travel there to enjoy the beautiful climate, vistas, beaches, water sports, and culinary delights. However, Hawai‘i is so much more. Hawai‘i is a spiritual paradise, a haven, a place where if it calls to you, you must return to rejuvenate the soul.

Hawai‘i is aloha, an all encompassing term that means not only hello and good-bye; it also means forgiveness, understanding, mercy, compassion, and love. The people of Hawai‘i live according to the spirit of aloha.

And so if you want to experience aloha, you must meet the people and steep yourself in the culture and traditions of the islands. You can do this by seeking out the local people when visiting churches, libraries, small entertainment venues, shops, and open-air markets. All you have to do is show a genuine interest, and they will take you to their hearts. So if you visit in body, or even if you visit in spirit, instead of just opening your pocketbooks, open your hearts to the real Hawai‘i, to the heart of the islands, and you will take home with you the spirit that is aloha.

I did and I accepted the joy that was shared. I know; I studied. I experienced, and I accepted aloha as a way of life. And then I wrote about it…

About the Islands

I first visited the island of ‘Oahu and Waikiki as a young woman who enjoyed the three Ss but little else. When I returned, it was to the island of Maui. Wiser and more mature, I realized that for me, the lure of the islands was not only their beauty, but even more so it was their intriguing history, unique culture, ancient traditions, and unmistakable spirituality.

Maui became my second home, but I have visited most of the islands, steeping myself in their origins and history. I began giving talks in my community and those around me, sharing the wonder of Hawai’i with the people.

Historically, it is believed that the Hawaiian Islands were first settled by natives from the South Pacific who traveled thousands of miles across the ocean in outrigger canoes. Hawai‘i was barren, and these people had to bring all the necessities of life with them. As they developed, each island was ruled by a king until Kamehameha the Great united them under his rule. Captain Cook discovered them in the late 1700s. The missionaries from the U.S. Mainland arrived in 1790. Along with them came people from China, Japan, Korea, Mexico, and many other countries to work in the fields, bringing with them their rich cultural practices. Lili’uokalani was queen when the United States took over the islands in an illegal but bloodless coup in 1893, and these islands rich in sugar cane and pineapple became a territory. In 1959 they became our 50th state.

Geologically, the islands were formed over a hot spot in the earth’s crust deep below the Pacific Ocean. The magma boiled forth, building up until it reached the surface and the lava formed land. As the lava cooled, each island began sustaining life. Moving on tectonic plates, they traveled away from the hot spot, a new island forming in its place. There are 132 points of land in the Hawaiian Island chain, some just tiny atolls. Of the eight major islands, only seven are now peopled. I have visited six.

Joyce Hauoli Carter Brings More Hawaii to BuyA Timeshare.com October 23, 2009

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It is next to impossible to describe the islands in a few words, for each has its own special charm. I can offer you a taste of each one, moving from northwest to southeast, and from oldest to youngest geologically.

Ni’ihau is the oldest, a small private island known as the Forbidden Island on which only people of pure Hawaiian descent are allowed to live.

Kaua‘i is the seventh oldest island called the Garden Isle. It is best known for its Wailea Canyon, Napili Coast sea cliffs, the Fern Grotto, and the resort areas of Princeville and Poipu.

O‘ahu, the sixth oldest and best known island known as The Gathering Place is home to the 50th state’s capitol, Honolulu on the leeward (western) side of the island. Most people visit there to experience Waikiki Beach, Pearl Harbor, Iolani Palace, the Aloha Tower, and Diamond Head. To the north, surfers head for the Pipeline. Very few people travel over the pali (mountain) to the windward (eastern), quieter side where the small towns of Kailua and Kaneohe and their protected white sand beaches can be found.

Moloka‘i, the fifth oldest island, is known as the Friendly Isle. There is only one main town on the island, Keonkakai, but the island is known for the colony given over to people suffering from Hanson’s Disease, formally known as Leprosy. People still live there, and visitors can visit the peninsula on mule back or by helicopter.

Maui, the fourth oldest island. For me, Maui no ka oi. Maui is the best. It is my second home and until recently I visited there as often as I could, sometimes three or four times a year. Maui has a little bit of what all the islands have to offer: It is called the Valley Isle because of the lush and fertile area formed by the combined lava flows from Mauna Kahalawai, an extinct volcano now known as the West Maui Mountains, and Mauna Haleakala, a dormant volcano known for its moon-like crater. Also well known is the ‘Iao Needle, Valley, and River. The Road to Hana is famous for its many one-lane bridges, hairpin turns, waterfalls, and lovely vistas. Famous, too, is the whaling town of Lahaina and the resort areas of Ka’anapali and Wailea.

Lana‘i is called the Pineapple Isle and was once part of Maui. This tiny island is known for its Garden of the Gods, Five Needles lava formations, and Lanai City.

Kaho‘olawe, The Target Island, was formerly known as Kanaloa. Once supporting a small colony of people, the territory allowed it to be used by the U.S. for target practice and is no longer habitable. Now returned to the Hawaiian people, a great effort is being made to bring the island back to life.

Finally, the newest island and largest island is that of Hawai‘i, known as the Big Island to avoid confusing the island and the archipelago. Three still active volcanoes formed the island, and a vent from one called Kilauea is the most well known. Volcanoes National Park is a favored spot to visit as are the Parker Ranch, Akaka Falls, Valley of the Kings, and the towns of Kailua-Kona on the west coast and Hilo on the east.

Now that you have participated in this taste of Hawai‘i, it’s up to you to stop saying you have always wanted to visit Hawai‘i. Save your pennies – well, maybe dollars – and GO!

There are cruises and packages and guided tours available to visitors, but I recommend that you find a good tour book and choose one island as your home base. You can always fly to others. Rent a condo so that you can eat either in or out. Rent a car, buy a good map, and set out on your own. It’s an island; you can’t get lost! This way you don’t have to rely on someone else’s idea of what you should see and do. Sunning at the beach or pool, water sports, land sports, sight-seeing, shopping, restaurant hopping, or relaxing—Hawai‘i has it all…

Inspired by Hawaii, In The Presence of Angels PART 1 October 23, 2009

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In the year 2000, I met an island woman—a teacher, writer, poet, musician, and spiritual guide who took me under her wing. She led me to Kukuipuka Heiau, an ancient place of worship. No matter who you are, where you come from, or what your religious beliefs may or may not be, this temple welcomes you, placing its stamp of healing, peace, and love upon you, and sending you home with a bit of it in your heart to share with others. Kukuipuka means doorway to the Light. I walked through it and my family followed. Our lives were forever changed.

I am an ordinary woman leading an ordinary life who, since the year 2000, has been surrounded by extraordinary events. In the past two years I have authored and published two non fiction books about these experiences…

About the Book
IN THE PRESENCE OF ANGELS
A Return to Faith Through a Hawaiian Doorway
…was published in March 2008.

Join the author on a journey of discovery, not of ancient treasures or new planets in the heavens, but of reawakening faith and of self. Learn how people can live in harmony with one another, accomplishing this task by modeling unity, cultivating peace, and building a bridge of love and understanding with the people of the world, one heart at a time. Accompany her as she walks beside her spiritual advisor Lei‘ohu Ryder through the gate of an ancient Hawaiian place of worship known as Kukuipuka Heiau and into the world of angels. Our loved ones on the other side wish to be recognized, to connect with us.

Within these pages, you will find not dictates and formal instructions, but information, suggestions, and examples from her personal experiences that show how we can all participate in this amazing connection.

The angels are with us, and they are waiting…
And the angels say,
“Things are not always what they seem.
Look beyond what the eyes can see.
Listen beyond what the ears can hear.
Speak with the spirit. Taste the richness of life.
Touch with the heart.”

This book will show you how—one step at a time.
Excerpt from In The Presence of Angels

Except for my presence, the bay was empty. I realized that swimming without anyone else around was probably unsafe, but I felt no fear whatsoever. The ocean water was pleasantly cool and gentle against my skin, and I knew I was being held safely in the hands of the ancestors, the angels of Hawai‘i.
I turned to Kahalawai. The early light of sunrise and the Spirit Light over the mountain were breathtaking. The colors continued to heighten until each ridge glowed gloriously in the Light of the Creator. At last the sun peeked over the rim of Haleakala, illuminating one area in a single ray of burnished gold that reached far down the slopes of its counterpart to the northwest. I believed it could only be spotlighting Kukuipuka Heiau, the Hawaiian place of worship I had come to visit, and later I found out that, indeed, it had been so.
A juvenile humpback whale, alone also, began breeching in the choppy waters of the channel between the coast of Maui and the island of Lana‘i. It sprang from the water again and again in its own dance of praise to the rising of the sun. I had always felt a deep connection to these huge mammals, and the presence of this young animal that seemed to perform only for me thrilled me to my soul. Then it, too, disappeared. Overcome with awe and joy, tears flowed down my cheeks, and the salt blended with that of the sea.
I knew I had to swim to shore. Although I had drifted far from the coastline, I let the waves carry me in. The current dropped me at the very spot where my footprints—higher now on the sand—confirmed I had entered the water. I had yet to feel the sun’s rays on my body, but as I stood there on the virgin sand, it burst forth and bathed me in its warmth.
When I returned to the condo, I realized I had been gone for well over an hour. My husband Al asked about my experience, but no words came, for no words could describe what I was feeling inside and the connection I had made with my Creator. My heart was full to overflowing, and the day had just begun.

Read Part II

Inspired by Hawaii, In the Presence of Angels PART 2 October 23, 2009

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Read Part I
About the Author
Joyce Hau‘oli Carter of Massachusetts was a supervisor of music and literacy coordinator for adult ESL and citizenship volunteer training programs. In retirement, this mother and grandmother writes, paints, teaches music, gives talks about, and travels to the islands and her Hawaiian family. She has written two books—In the Presence of Angels and There Is No Veil. She is currently working on a children’s book titled Hawaiian Myths and Mysteries.

Reviews
About Ms. Carter’s first book, award-winning author SUZANNE STREMPEK SHEA says:

“In the Presence of Angels is exactly where you’ll be when you travel with Joyce Hau’oli Carter from Massachusetts to Maui and through the story of a faith lost and found – and then furthered by some unexpected presences. Wherever you are on your own faith journey, you’ll be fascinated by the story of Carter and her angel guides, and you just might want to try to connect with those waiting to make themselves known. Mahalo nui loa - island-sized thanks – to this author for being so open as to not only hear the comforting and inspiring messages she was being told, but to share them with her readers.”

Excerpt from a professional review
Richard R. Blake says:

“Joyce has a gift for choosing word pictures that beautifully portray the glorious sunsets, the first glimmer of dawn, the mysterious dark peaks of the twin volcanoes of Maui. Her descriptions of the sacred and holy symbols of the Hawaiian ancient culture and tradition engage the reader as Joyce explains how she observers the proper protocol while she absorbs the essence of the Island’s rich culture.
“I found myself engaged in Carter’s writing, eagerly reading of each new level of understanding, as she took another step of faith through her chosen Hawaiian doorway. Superb writing (and) eloquent descriptions (that) will touch your heartstrings.”

Reviews by people who are featured in the book:
“In the Presence of Angels raises the consciousness of our world. Telling others how we all gathered to experience the deeper journey of our expansion as family will be a great benefit to many. When the heart opens others will be moved, and all is blessed.” Lei‘ohu Ryder
“We wish you to know that we are happy that your visits at the Sunray Peace Village manifested a wonderful journey of awakening. May all beings share in the experience of finding joy within.” Venerable Dhyani Ywahoo and Elders, Sunray Peace Village
“In the Presence of Angels gave me companionship, inspiration and validation. May other readers also receive encouragement to bear our gifts of peacemaking, joy, and courage for the benefit of all.” Kate Albrecht
“The thoughts of peace and love the book shares with the world enhances the Light from within that connects with the Light of the Creator.” Bohike Marie Crooke, Taino

How to Order
Although neither book yet appears on bookstore shelves, readers can purchase In the Presence of Angels through most online book sites such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders, and others. If readers want to purchase before that happens or wish to purchase both books at a special price may do so by contacting the author at info@angelbook.net, entering “personalized book order” in the subject line or
contact me at Joyce E. Carter, P.O. Box 214,
Wilbraham, MA 01095.Fill out the order form and mail to the address above………

Order Form————————————————————————————————————-

Book Title: ____In the Presence of Angels ____There Is No Veil ____ Both Books

Name:_______________________________________________________________________________________

Street Address:________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip:________________________________________________________________________________

Email Address:________________________________________________________________________________

Autographed: Yes____No____Inscribed to:_________________________________________________________

Price Information

Angels: $12.95 Veil: Special Offer $13.95 Both Books:: Special Price $25.00
Tax: (MA residents), $ .81 Tax: (MA Residents), $ .87 Tax: (MA Residents), $1.56
Shipping: $4.95 Shipping: $4.95 Shipping: $6.95

Shipping, $2.50: each additional book mailed to same address

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-10-23 October 23, 2009

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Make Sure Your Assets are Covered October 21, 2009

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Two weeks ago I invited Chuck Worcester, owner of Hometown Insurance, to be a guest on my radio show to talk about the importance of property, casualty and liability insurance. Having Chuck on was a good reminder to incorporate a risk management strategy as part of your total financial plan and, like the other strategies, needs monitoring and updating.

Often home and auto insurance coverage once established are put on autopilot and ignored until filing a claim becomes necessary. It is important to meet with your insurance agent and review the risk management strategy of your financial plan annually. Maintaining the proper coverage for you assets is critical to protect against damage, injury, or claims against you.

As part of the annual review of your coverage, you should:

1) Make sure your coverage is adequate for your assets and make sure all assets that need insurance coverage are covered. Your life changes and so do the assets you own, keep your agent aware of purchases that will require insurance and make sure they are covered.

2) Make sure your agent knows how certain properties will be used (business or property) and who will be using it (employees, family, etc). This is especially important when you are insuring vehicles and equipment or allowing others access to use your property.

3) Make sure you have adequate liability coverage. Insuring against a piece of property being damaged or stolen is not enough you need to have coverage for damage and injury to others. A large claim or lawsuit against you may exceed your policy’s coverage consider a separate liability umbrella policy for greater protection.

4) Make sure you are getting the best coverage for your dollar. Have your agent compare rates and coverage but remember cheapest is not always best.

Losing the use of property due to damage or a lawsuit against you due to negligence, injury or damage to other’s property can be devastating. You can’t control all the risks out there, accidents happen but you need to be prepared, and maintaining an active risk management strategy can offer protection. Don’t ignore this critical strategy from your financial plan.