MEM vs. UWO LIVES UP TO THE HYPE!
by Gary Cantrell

It was a beautiful Thursday night in Fairfax as many people packed the Hard Times Café for the premiere of the Main Event Mafia vs. Undead World Order movie.  For weeks, Chad Dukes of WJFK’s Big O and Dukes show had promised a spectacle and boy did they ever deliver.  The event itself didn’t start until after 8pm, however that didn’t stop the loyal fans of the popular midday show from packing Hard Times as soon as 6:30, before filing into the private room for the screening a bit after 7pm.  Not only did loyal fans show up for the screening but a few notable names from WJFK such as radio legend Mike O’Meara of WJFK’s afternoon program The Mike O’Meara show, and Kevin “BDK” McCarthy who does the movie reviews for The Junkies morning program.  The event also saw such athletes as Domonique Foxworth of the Baltimore Ravens and MMA fighter Kris McCray show up for the premiere.  Tanner Cooley who is the brother of Washington Redskins star Chris Cooley was also in attendance and makes a cameo in the film.  Once everyone was settled in the festivities began as Oscar Santana who hosts the Big O and Dukes show with Chad was the MC for the event and welcomed everyone to the premiere. Before the movie itself could get underway, everyone was reminded of the dominant Main Event Mafia and their various videos were shown of them getting the better of ones who tried to step in their way. Following that montage, the crowd was treated to a few different videos of some familiar faces such as The Huntington Beach Bad Boy Tito Ortiz, MMA star Frank Trigg, and former WWE superstar Sean Morley known by most as Val Venis who all gave their props to the Main Event Mafia.  The screens then cut to a “live” shot outside of Hard Times with the Mafia who was getting out of their limo, and proceeded to attack an injured man on crutches. The injured fellow was treated to equal beatings from all three of the Main Event Mafia members who then proceeded to enter the building.

At this point the lights go out, as the crowd packed inside of Hard Times begins to roar. The voice of Chris Warren (who performs the original entrance theme for WWE’s D-Generation X) is heard over the loudspeaker, and asks “Are You Ready?” and to which the crowd responds very positively as the music switches to “Break the Walls Down” which is the theme used by WWE’s Chris Jericho.  The Main Event Mafia enters the room and poses for the fans before walking to their table right up in front of the big screen.  Chad Dukes who plays the Nash Dukes character climbs on top of the Mafia’s table and asks for a few cold beers and proceeds to smash them together and chug them down ala Stone Cold Steve Austin style.  The Mafia then takes their seats shortly after and the movie begins. The movie picks up where the last video left off as the Main Event Mafia is still narrowing down the candidates in their search for the elusive “Mr. X”.  As they discuss possibilities the lights go out and they discover that Zombies have infiltrated the halls of WJFK.  At this point the battle between the Main Event Mafia and the Undead World Order is on and takes fans on a whirlwind thrill ride of an action spectacle which by the time the film ended left everyone on the edge of their seats.  Following the movie, I caught up with the Main Event Mafia who were thrilled at the response they were getting following the movie. “I’m glad everyone was able to pack the house. It really shows what the Main Event Mafia is all about.” says Kurt Schembechler.  The MC of the evening, Oscar Santana also shared a comment about the movie.  “It’s not just a wrestling movie, It’s more than that.” said Santana who was very pleased with the finished product.

All in all it was a great night for fans of the Main Event Mafia and the Big O and Dukes show. Chad, Oscar, and the rest of the WJFK staff continue to put on quality events and it shows with the dedication of the listeners who will come out to each and every event they put on.   Once this movie reaches the General Public, I highly recommend that you check it out otherwise the Main Event Mafia might come and lay the smackdown on you.

Check out:
http://www.undeadworldorder.com
http://www.thefukerton.com
http://www.wjfk.com

Policie zatkla bývalého vůdce Ku Klux Klanu Duka

The Rhine Center and friends celebrated Baumann's 60th birthday with a big party in the Rhine Center library on February 12th, and all were grateful for the chance to celebrate with him, to spend time with him, and to wish for his continued health. In the same spirit of celebration for a life well-lived, a large group convened for a special memorial on Monday evening, April 20th, again at the Rhine Center library. Though we missed him that evening, his presence was felt in the spirit of the community and in the love surrounding his beautiful family.

A biomedical engineer and neurophysiologist, Baumann received a B.S. in psychology (1973), an M.A.T. in teaching science (1974) and a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering (1982), all from Duke University. He held adjunct appointments at Duke University in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. For many years active in parapsychology research and programs, Steve was most currently engaged in the study of the bioenergy characteristics of healers with his colleague Dr. Bill Joines. He had worked closely with Dr. Joines in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering on developing techniques for the measurement of energy from psychic (i.e. biofield) healers. Additionally, he spent much of his time studying the use of virtual reality (VR) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) for medical and education-related applications at Duke University, RTI International, and Psychology Software Tools where he was the Research Director for VR/fMRI. He has been a long-time research associate of the Rhine Research Center and has studied psychic healing, PK and poltergeists. His goal was to utilize the power of science to study the limits of human consciousness.

Baumann's research results and his sincerity and dedication to parapsychology leave a strong legacy, and his passing is a deep loss for our local community. He is survived by his two daughters, Elana and Naomi, his partner, Bonnie Albright, and other members of his extended family. Condolences can be sent to the family at 4523 American Drive, Durham, NC 27705.

Duke founded Duke Media, formerly Yagya Productions, which has been in existence for approximately twenty years.  For three years, Mr. Duke served as the Time Warner Endowed Chair in the Department of Radio Television and Film at Howard University in Washington, DC.  He was then appointed to the National Endowment of the Humanities by former president Bill Clinton. Mr. Duke has also been appointed to the California State Film Commission Board by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Mr. Duke now serves on the Board of Trustees at the American Film Institute.

Duke is now producing and directing independent projects and content for multiple platforms. 

Upcoming Events at the Rhine

March/ April

THE UNBELIEVABLE (YET COMMON) ELUSIVE SCIENCE

NYC author Stacy Horn and Duke Professor Sy Mauskopf

Friday March 20th 2009

6:00 -7:30pm Wine and Cheese Reception
7:30 – 9:00pm Panel Discussion at the Stedman Auditorium

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Join us at an Informal Reception followed by a Panel Discussion with the engaging authors of two separate books featuring JB Rhine and the early Duke Parapsychology Lab.
Unbelievable, newly published on 3/10/09, is a commissioned book by Harper Collins written by NYC author Stacy Horn for which movie rights have already been signed! See Stacy’s blog on this book.

The Elusive Science was co-authored by popular Duke professor Sy Mauskopf in 1980, from the perspective of an historian of science. Dr. Mauskopf has been a long-time member of the Rhine Advisory Board, and a popular speaker in the Rhine Center Summer School Programs.

Come hear their stories and ask your questions at the Informal Reception in the Stedman Library before the talk or after the Panel Discussion in the Stedman Auditorium.

Rhine Members $10:00 * Non-Members * $15.00 * Students $5:00

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Ongoing

Monthly Psychic Experiences Group (PEG)
sharing and discussion around personal experiences

Every first Tuesday of the month
Next meeting April 7th
7:00 -9:00 PM

There is an open discussion group that meets at the Rhine Center Library. As an informal group, participants share personal experiences involving psi (experiences outside our ordinary daily lives). At times, various topics may unfold, but the evening always begins with the sharing of experiences. We honor participants' privacy for their stories outside the meetings. Facilitators are Pamela St. John and Debi Pratt. For questions or information, please contact: Pamela St. John, or call (919) 929-1578
Rhine Members Free * Non-Members $10.00

Coming Soon

April 3rd Accessing Your Right-Brain for Peace and Security in a Turbulent World, with Donna Spring Gulick. A talk and experiential evening of training your right-left brain pathways.

April 24 Child Mediums. A look at the Psychic Experiences of Children: From Autism to the Indigo/Rainbow Children, a talk and Saturday half-day workshop with Athena Drewes PhD.

May 1 Bluegrass Kirtan Concert: Mantra chanting with kicking old-time Appalachian fiddle and banjo music with Jon Seskevich and AC Bushnell

May 15-16th Afterlife Experiments and Paranormal Investigations, a talk and half-day workshop with Julie Beischel PhD and Mark Boccuzzi, from Windbridge Institute of Tucson, Arizona

June 5th Returning Psi to Healthcare: A Progress Report” a talk by
Beth Wechsler, social worker, who has been giving CE-accredited program around the country on Psychic Experiences of Clinicians and their Clients.

July 24th The Power of Premonitions How Knowing the Future Can Shape Our Lives with Larry Dossey, MD