Frank Ra is an Italian-born Canadian, best known as the author of BioHarmonizing] and A course in Happiness. He is the associate producer of Eckhart Tolle's movie Milton's Secret.
Ra is Dharma instructor, life-coach, well-being facilitator, Hay House blogger. He has been coaching and working in eCommunication since late 1995. He learnt “Brain Fitness Coaching”, graduated in International Relations and Diplomacy, and is a Peace Ambassador. He facilitates the “Eckhart Tolle Vancouver Gatherings” and, as BC Coordinator for Humanity’s Team, hosts the “Neale Donald Walsch: Conversations with God” gatherings in British Columbia. He has been creating awareness about inspirational pointers, strategical, tactical, assessment and outreach tools to facilitate living a happy, meaningful and fulfilling life. He is a speaker at local and international events.
BioHarmonizing (with foreword by Neale Donald Walsch and conclusion by Eckhart Tolle) and A Course in Happiness became best-sellers in 2012 and 2013 , with an estimated four hundred thousand downloads. Frank's books received positive media coverage in Asian, Australian, European, North American and Vancouver-based media.
Teachings
Ra writes "BioHarmonizing offers you the tools to harmonize your values, goals, actions, etc. BioHarmonizing helps you in discovering what matters for you, in your own terms, and in creating your own harmonic life. Let that song you have in your heart reach the Universe! Do it now-here, or it will happen no-where!".
Books
*BioHarmonizing: How To Flourish During These Interesting Times. Mindfulness, happiness, personal development, peace, spirituality, longevity, well-being and healing in the 21st Century, 2013 ISBN 978-1481800570
*A course in happiness: an authentic happiness formula for well-being, meaning and flourishing, 2011 ISBN 978-1456374136
Ra is Dharma instructor, life-coach, well-being facilitator, Hay House blogger. He has been coaching and working in eCommunication since late 1995. He learnt “Brain Fitness Coaching”, graduated in International Relations and Diplomacy, and is a Peace Ambassador. He facilitates the “Eckhart Tolle Vancouver Gatherings” and, as BC Coordinator for Humanity’s Team, hosts the “Neale Donald Walsch: Conversations with God” gatherings in British Columbia. He has been creating awareness about inspirational pointers, strategical, tactical, assessment and outreach tools to facilitate living a happy, meaningful and fulfilling life. He is a speaker at local and international events.
BioHarmonizing (with foreword by Neale Donald Walsch and conclusion by Eckhart Tolle) and A Course in Happiness became best-sellers in 2012 and 2013 , with an estimated four hundred thousand downloads. Frank's books received positive media coverage in Asian, Australian, European, North American and Vancouver-based media.
Teachings
Ra writes "BioHarmonizing offers you the tools to harmonize your values, goals, actions, etc. BioHarmonizing helps you in discovering what matters for you, in your own terms, and in creating your own harmonic life. Let that song you have in your heart reach the Universe! Do it now-here, or it will happen no-where!".
Books
*BioHarmonizing: How To Flourish During These Interesting Times. Mindfulness, happiness, personal development, peace, spirituality, longevity, well-being and healing in the 21st Century, 2013 ISBN 978-1481800570
*A course in happiness: an authentic happiness formula for well-being, meaning and flourishing, 2011 ISBN 978-1456374136
This is a list of former channels on Sirius Satellite Radio, in addition to information on format changes of existing channels.
Format changes
*The Strobe - Was Disco until September 29, 2005.
*Hot Jamz - Was Urban Contemporary until September 29, 2005.
*Standard Time - Was "Standards" until September 29, 2005.
*Rumbon - Was Caribbean Dance Music until September 29, 2005.
*Sports extra - Was French language news until October 1, 2007.
Former channels
(Most recent changes on top)
*World Radio Network - was "An international tour of the news from broadcasters worldwide" (dropped April 25, 2013)
*Martha Stewart Living Radio - was a variety of programming channel (dropped February 18, 2013)
*Playboy Radio - was an uncensored adult content station (dropped on March 14, 2013)
*Fox News Talk - conservative talk radio operated by the Fox Broadcasting Company (dropped on February 14, 2013)
*Rumbon (83) - was a Tropical/Reggaeton radio station (replaced by Caliente on November 12, 2008)
*SIRIUS Disorder (33) - was a Freeform/Eclectic radio station (dropped on November 12, 2008)
*The Beat (36) - Was a Top 40 Dance Hits station (Replaced by XM's BPM on November 12, 2008)
*Sirius Super Shuffle (12) - was an adult hits station (dropped from online service November 12, 2008)
*Universo Latino (90) - Universo Latino is a Spanish Pop radio station (dropped on November 12, 2008)
*Boombox (39) - Boombox was a Breakbeat and rock remix radio station on Sirius Satellite Radio channel 39 and DISH Network channel 6034, (dropped on November 12, 2008)
*Hot Jamz (50) - Hip-Hop and R&B (replaced by XM's The Heat on November 12, 2008)
* (107) - Entertainment news and Celebrity Gossip, (dropped on November 12, 2008)
*Punk (29) - Was a Punk and Ska radio station. On September 15, 2008, it was replaced with a 24-hour AC/DC channel.
*Client 9 Radio (126) - Talk channel ran from March 14, 2008 at 5:00 pm ET through midnight on March 17, 2008 to discuss the Eliot Spitzer scandal.
*LIME Radio (114) - Healthy Lifestyle (dropped February 13, 2008).
*Court TV Plus (110) - Live trial proceedings (dropped January 1, 2008) -- channel now broadcasts "POTUS".
*ABC News & Talk (143) - News/talk and entertainment (dropped September 24, 2007).
*Planet Jazz (70) - Modern Jazz (dropped September 7, 2007)
*The Who Channel (29) - The Who music (dropped April 1, 2007)
*Discovery Channel Radio (119) - Discovery Channel programming (dropped February 14, 2007).
*Revolution (67) - Christian rock (dropped February 14, 2007).
*C-SPAN Radio (139) - U.S. Government Hearings and Public Affairs. (dropped February 14, 2007).
*Sports Byline USA (122) - Sports Talk (dropped February 14, 2007).
*Rolling Stones Radio (98) - All Rolling Stones music (dropped January 1, 2007).
*PRI (136) - Global Issues (dropped September 25, 2006).
*BBC Mundo (182) - News, (dropped September 25, 2006)
*Classical Voices (85) - Opera, (dropped September 25, 2006)
*WSM Entertainment (117) - Simulcast of 650 WSM in Nashville. Broadcast the Grand Ole Opry (dropped September 13, 2006).
*Sirius RIGHT (145) - Some programming from this channel was merged into Sirius Patriot (dropped March 14, 2006).
*Sirius Advice (117) - Advice programming. Upon deletion, programs were added to other Sirius channels (dropped March 14, 2006).
*Mexicana (91) - Played Regional Mexican music (dropped March 14, 2006).
*EWTN Radio Catolica Mundial (180) - Spanish language Catholic programming (dropped March 14, 2006).
*Remix (62) - Played exclusive remixes of modern dance music (dropped September 29, 2005).
*Wax (42) - Featured remixed hip-hop (dropped September 29, 2005).
*Slow Jamz (52) - Featured modern soft R&B (dropped September 29, 2005).
*Swing Street (73) - Played swing music from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s (dropped September 29, 2005).
*Folk Town (38) - Played contemporary and traditional folk music (dropped September 29, 2005).
*Hispanic Talk (181) - Featured Spanish language talk radio (replaced with "ESPN Deportes" on December 1, 2005).
*The Weather Channel Radio (110,111,112) - Provided continual weather forecasts (dropped September 29, 2005).
*Wisdom Radio (132) - Dedicated to new age thinkers and life improvement methods. Rebranded as "Lime" on September 29, 2005.
*The Word Network (161) - Featured Gospel music and urban ministries from a Protestant and Gospel perspective (dropped September 29, 2005).
*Air America Radio (144) - Featured liberal talk radio, mainly which were Air America personalities. Dropped in July 2005 when Air America went exclusively with XM Satellite Radio.
*Vacation (97) - Played island vacation music—replaced with "Radio Margaritaville" in June 2005.
*Talk for Women (Our Time) (131) - Featured women-oriented talk and entertainment programming (dropped May 2005).
*Street Beat (44) - Featured rap (dropped October 2004).
*La Red Hispana (117) - Featured news and talk programming in Spanish (replaced with "Hispanic Talk" in July 2004).
*Planet Dance (63) - Played mainstream dance music (replaced with "Area 63" -- now Area—in July 2004).
*Radio Deportivo (128) - Featured sports programming in Spanish (dropped July 2004).
*The Border (36) - Played alternative country (replaced with "Outlaw Country" in April 2004).
*Country Road (32) - Played a mix of classic country and modern country (replaced with "Prime Country" in January 2004).
*House Party (60) - Played house music (dropped January 2004).
*The Vortex (64) - Played trance music (dropped January 2004).
*Planet Rhyme (41) - Featured international hip-hop (dropped January 2004).
*Vista (82) - Played chamber music (dropped January 2004).
*Soundscapes (98) - Played new age music (dropped January 2004).
*SIRIUS Sessions (100) - Played live music (dropped January 2004).
*Sirius Entertainment (135) - Featured programming about celebrities and the world of entertainment (replaced with "Our Time - Talk for Women" in January 2004).
*A&E Satellite Radio (137) - Featured programming from the A&E television network (dropped January 2004).
*Radio Amigo (140) - A Spanish language talk channel (dropped January 2004).
*Radio Mujer (141) - A Spanish language talk channel (dropped January 2004).
*The Express (44) - Old School/Funk R&B (dropped February 2003).
Format changes
*The Strobe - Was Disco until September 29, 2005.
*Hot Jamz - Was Urban Contemporary until September 29, 2005.
*Standard Time - Was "Standards" until September 29, 2005.
*Rumbon - Was Caribbean Dance Music until September 29, 2005.
*Sports extra - Was French language news until October 1, 2007.
Former channels
(Most recent changes on top)
*World Radio Network - was "An international tour of the news from broadcasters worldwide" (dropped April 25, 2013)
*Martha Stewart Living Radio - was a variety of programming channel (dropped February 18, 2013)
*Playboy Radio - was an uncensored adult content station (dropped on March 14, 2013)
*Fox News Talk - conservative talk radio operated by the Fox Broadcasting Company (dropped on February 14, 2013)
*Rumbon (83) - was a Tropical/Reggaeton radio station (replaced by Caliente on November 12, 2008)
*SIRIUS Disorder (33) - was a Freeform/Eclectic radio station (dropped on November 12, 2008)
*The Beat (36) - Was a Top 40 Dance Hits station (Replaced by XM's BPM on November 12, 2008)
*Sirius Super Shuffle (12) - was an adult hits station (dropped from online service November 12, 2008)
*Universo Latino (90) - Universo Latino is a Spanish Pop radio station (dropped on November 12, 2008)
*Boombox (39) - Boombox was a Breakbeat and rock remix radio station on Sirius Satellite Radio channel 39 and DISH Network channel 6034, (dropped on November 12, 2008)
*Hot Jamz (50) - Hip-Hop and R&B (replaced by XM's The Heat on November 12, 2008)
* (107) - Entertainment news and Celebrity Gossip, (dropped on November 12, 2008)
*Punk (29) - Was a Punk and Ska radio station. On September 15, 2008, it was replaced with a 24-hour AC/DC channel.
*Client 9 Radio (126) - Talk channel ran from March 14, 2008 at 5:00 pm ET through midnight on March 17, 2008 to discuss the Eliot Spitzer scandal.
*LIME Radio (114) - Healthy Lifestyle (dropped February 13, 2008).
*Court TV Plus (110) - Live trial proceedings (dropped January 1, 2008) -- channel now broadcasts "POTUS".
*ABC News & Talk (143) - News/talk and entertainment (dropped September 24, 2007).
*Planet Jazz (70) - Modern Jazz (dropped September 7, 2007)
*The Who Channel (29) - The Who music (dropped April 1, 2007)
*Discovery Channel Radio (119) - Discovery Channel programming (dropped February 14, 2007).
*Revolution (67) - Christian rock (dropped February 14, 2007).
*C-SPAN Radio (139) - U.S. Government Hearings and Public Affairs. (dropped February 14, 2007).
*Sports Byline USA (122) - Sports Talk (dropped February 14, 2007).
*Rolling Stones Radio (98) - All Rolling Stones music (dropped January 1, 2007).
*PRI (136) - Global Issues (dropped September 25, 2006).
*BBC Mundo (182) - News, (dropped September 25, 2006)
*Classical Voices (85) - Opera, (dropped September 25, 2006)
*WSM Entertainment (117) - Simulcast of 650 WSM in Nashville. Broadcast the Grand Ole Opry (dropped September 13, 2006).
*Sirius RIGHT (145) - Some programming from this channel was merged into Sirius Patriot (dropped March 14, 2006).
*Sirius Advice (117) - Advice programming. Upon deletion, programs were added to other Sirius channels (dropped March 14, 2006).
*Mexicana (91) - Played Regional Mexican music (dropped March 14, 2006).
*EWTN Radio Catolica Mundial (180) - Spanish language Catholic programming (dropped March 14, 2006).
*Remix (62) - Played exclusive remixes of modern dance music (dropped September 29, 2005).
*Wax (42) - Featured remixed hip-hop (dropped September 29, 2005).
*Slow Jamz (52) - Featured modern soft R&B (dropped September 29, 2005).
*Swing Street (73) - Played swing music from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s (dropped September 29, 2005).
*Folk Town (38) - Played contemporary and traditional folk music (dropped September 29, 2005).
*Hispanic Talk (181) - Featured Spanish language talk radio (replaced with "ESPN Deportes" on December 1, 2005).
*The Weather Channel Radio (110,111,112) - Provided continual weather forecasts (dropped September 29, 2005).
*Wisdom Radio (132) - Dedicated to new age thinkers and life improvement methods. Rebranded as "Lime" on September 29, 2005.
*The Word Network (161) - Featured Gospel music and urban ministries from a Protestant and Gospel perspective (dropped September 29, 2005).
*Air America Radio (144) - Featured liberal talk radio, mainly which were Air America personalities. Dropped in July 2005 when Air America went exclusively with XM Satellite Radio.
*Vacation (97) - Played island vacation music—replaced with "Radio Margaritaville" in June 2005.
*Talk for Women (Our Time) (131) - Featured women-oriented talk and entertainment programming (dropped May 2005).
*Street Beat (44) - Featured rap (dropped October 2004).
*La Red Hispana (117) - Featured news and talk programming in Spanish (replaced with "Hispanic Talk" in July 2004).
*Planet Dance (63) - Played mainstream dance music (replaced with "Area 63" -- now Area—in July 2004).
*Radio Deportivo (128) - Featured sports programming in Spanish (dropped July 2004).
*The Border (36) - Played alternative country (replaced with "Outlaw Country" in April 2004).
*Country Road (32) - Played a mix of classic country and modern country (replaced with "Prime Country" in January 2004).
*House Party (60) - Played house music (dropped January 2004).
*The Vortex (64) - Played trance music (dropped January 2004).
*Planet Rhyme (41) - Featured international hip-hop (dropped January 2004).
*Vista (82) - Played chamber music (dropped January 2004).
*Soundscapes (98) - Played new age music (dropped January 2004).
*SIRIUS Sessions (100) - Played live music (dropped January 2004).
*Sirius Entertainment (135) - Featured programming about celebrities and the world of entertainment (replaced with "Our Time - Talk for Women" in January 2004).
*A&E Satellite Radio (137) - Featured programming from the A&E television network (dropped January 2004).
*Radio Amigo (140) - A Spanish language talk channel (dropped January 2004).
*Radio Mujer (141) - A Spanish language talk channel (dropped January 2004).
*The Express (44) - Old School/Funk R&B (dropped February 2003).
The tori index
(total research impact) is a bibliometric index which measures the performances of individual researchers and scholars attempting to reduce the impact of self-citations.
The tori index is freely released by the NASA ADS database for any searchable scientist in it. It is calculated using the reference lists of the citing papers, where self-citations are removed. The contribution of each citing paper is then normalized by the number of remaining references in the citing papers and the number of authors in the cited paper. In other words, the tori index doesn't count citations including one of the original authors. Moreover, the tori index of an author decreases as the researchers citing her/him uses more references (citations of other research papers) in their article. Thus, the tori index accounts for different citation practices in different fields, enabling more accurate cross-field comparisons.
A derived index, the riq index<ref name="tori 2012"/> (research impact quotient), measures an individual's research ability independently of her/his age.
Also the riq index has been implemented by the NASA ADS database.
(total research impact) is a bibliometric index which measures the performances of individual researchers and scholars attempting to reduce the impact of self-citations.
The tori index is freely released by the NASA ADS database for any searchable scientist in it. It is calculated using the reference lists of the citing papers, where self-citations are removed. The contribution of each citing paper is then normalized by the number of remaining references in the citing papers and the number of authors in the cited paper. In other words, the tori index doesn't count citations including one of the original authors. Moreover, the tori index of an author decreases as the researchers citing her/him uses more references (citations of other research papers) in their article. Thus, the tori index accounts for different citation practices in different fields, enabling more accurate cross-field comparisons.
A derived index, the riq index<ref name="tori 2012"/> (research impact quotient), measures an individual's research ability independently of her/his age.
Also the riq index has been implemented by the NASA ADS database.
Anthony Cavit (born 1947) LL.B (1970) (Auck) is an Australian lawyer. He was a Crown Prosecutor and a Magistrate in the Magistrates Court of the Northern Territory.
Early life
Cavit spent his childhood in Auckland, New Zealand and was educated at . He studied law at the University of Auckland and in the 1970's went to Australia. He practised at the independent bar in the Northern Territory and was one of the early members of the Northern Territory Bar.
Public service
Cavit was first employed by the Department of Law in January 1980. He was engaged in duties in the Prosecution Unit of that Department. From April 1983 he was given the power to sign indictments for offences against Northern Territory law and therefore carried out the functions of a Crown prosecutor. On 5 March 1985 he was appointed as a Stipendiary Magistrate.
Early life
Cavit spent his childhood in Auckland, New Zealand and was educated at . He studied law at the University of Auckland and in the 1970's went to Australia. He practised at the independent bar in the Northern Territory and was one of the early members of the Northern Territory Bar.
Public service
Cavit was first employed by the Department of Law in January 1980. He was engaged in duties in the Prosecution Unit of that Department. From April 1983 he was given the power to sign indictments for offences against Northern Territory law and therefore carried out the functions of a Crown prosecutor. On 5 March 1985 he was appointed as a Stipendiary Magistrate.