Superman

From Roswell, New Mexico and the crazy kind of courage and passion required of such an endeavor, Austrian, Felix Baumgartner takes a challenge to a whole nother level, in fact, out of this world. The licensed gas balloon, commercial helicopter and now Stratos pilot will be faster than a locomotive, stronger than a speeding bullet and real auronautical super man as he attempts to sail out into the stratosphere, by helium balloon some 23 plus miles above earth's atmosphere. He will stand on the capsule's ledge and free fall off, attempting to break the speed of sound (Mach 1), with his own body and a pressurized space suit, he will pass through a seemingly invisable sound barrier moving at supersonic speed, around 690 miles per hour.

With the financial backing of energy drink giant, Red Bull, state of the art technology has been designed and developed for this massive science project. No one can predict with 100% certainty, all of the possibilities, from a fatal outcome to fantastic, futuristic triumphant results.

This space exploration mission has been several years in the making with every imaginable possible aeronautical logistical detail considered, studied, tested and researched again from all angles. The physical risks include the possibility of "Fearless Felix's" spinning like a top, uncontrollably, causing his blood to boil among several other life threatening possibilities.

This is a story of amazing courage and uncommon determination, history in the making and as exciting and spectacular in scope as watching a man walk on the moon.  Humankind's desire to connect to the stars, to test the bounderies, boldly investigate the limitations of earth and discover what is to be discovered, learned, taught and shared for the betterment of all.
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Eternal Flame

May the eternal flame of peace, love and goodness endure. May compassion shine brighter everyday, until mankind distinguishes the furious fire raging among a humanity starving for respect and the essential necessities of life.

 

May you find quiet ports in your storms and may your hopes, dreams and prayers be lifted to an elevated place where you can share your blessings and lighten the burdens of those who do not know how or cannot lift themselves up, and may every drop of love and goodness that you receive flow freely from you into the broken hearts and spirits of those who can only imagine such riches.

The streets of Rio Rancho are bit busier during the transition of Summer, as that precarious time of year rolls in with radio, TV, newspaper and other advertisements indicating the winding down of a perfectly good summer. A sense of urgency is created as high spirited, shiny, colorful ads sing the praises of outfitting yourself with brand new goods, fresh stuff, essentials in the way of school supplies, clothes, transportation and food.

Families figure out ways to get the kids to school, is the school bus an option or can someone drop them off and pick them up? High school age students and adults enroll in classes in an effort to propel themselves further along in their chosen fields of interest. From books and schedules to aspiring athletes trying-out for their respective sport to musicians and singers auditioning for the band or choir, school pictures and fund raisers, theatre goings-on, concert performances, Homecoming festivities and various competitions; all components set-up to compliment scholastic achievements as students and families engage in the whole eduacational experience.

    School seems to define us when we are in the middle of it, everything evolves around it. It is  necessary to our understanding of the world and our bridge of hope for a good life.  With school comes more options, opportunities and possibilities to propel ourselves into the next level. The quality of life is enhanced with education and learning, positive growth and healthy physical, mental and intellectual development takes place. The education process can be simple at once fantastic and challenging, always with the potential to change lives for the better, far into the future. 

Summer Olympics 2012

Go Team USA!

You represent us well!

Grand Opening!

What a very important and exciting time as this weekend's public grand opening for The UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center takes place. Within a matter of day's, patients will be received and admitted as countless others enter it's corridors seeking access to benchmark quality health care. No detail has been unattended; from bedside information resources for medical providers to deeper sinks in patients rooms and spacious bathrooms, comfortable room considerations for visiting family and friends to color coded flooring and 21st Century technological capabilities that will allow for accurate and precise support in diagnostic treatment, robotic surgery, research and development. Cutting edge advancements in modern medicine is showcased in this massive medicine chest resplendent with specialty departments and clinics that include; Family Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Gynecology, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Rheumatology and Behavioral Treatment Protocol and Therapies. Meanwhile, Pharmacy and Nursing programs are already underway as nearby schools prepare to build partnerships and gain accreditation for practical learning and work experience.

Congratulations to everyone who has been instrumental in the funding, design, build and opening of this brand new place of healing and care, where neighboring communities can find respite, rehabilitation, comfort and help for problems that only a facility such as this can provide! It has taken many people to make this medical marvel come to fruition and will prove to be priceless in providing opportunities and the means to enhance the quality and care of the lives this medical center will serve.

Medical personal as well as hospital staff and administrators are poised and ready to meet the demands and challenges ahead, for generations to come.

4th of July, 2012

Excerpt from United States of America

Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security. — Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States.

Prepare for Lift Off!

UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center is now officially certified for occupancy. All systems are go, like a rocket ready to blast off and propel itself into space. Schematics, logistics, zoning, building and safety codes are in place, compliance with quality assurance and countless other details crucial to providing outstanding health care, secured. The count down continues as lift off draws near.  The brand new Medical Center has obtained clearance to open it's doors and receive patients and the plethora of people required to operate the state of the art health care facility. The propulsion builds as the excitement mounts, anticipation grows as everyone is hopeful, eager and excited to implement life saving resources, techniques, practices and standards consistent with the best of the best in medical centers.

The quest to meet the needs of those seeking exceptional health care, education and training will remain constant and dynamic.  The grand opening is in sight on the near horizon, the hospital on the ready to lift off, up and running with precision, as fine as a finely-tuned spacecraft.