Kent Mesplay (born July 19, 1962) is the California delegate to the Green National Committee who unsuccessfully sought the 2004 Green Party Presidential nomination which he lost again in 2008 and 2012.
Personal
Mesplay was born and raised in Papua New Guinea to Lutheran Missionary parents. He graduated Valedictorian from Mira Mesa High School in 1980. In college, he studied Western and non-Western medicine, earning a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Northwestern University and he obtained an undergrad degree in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, California. After graduate school, Mesplay suffered through a long period of unemployment as he worked to develop a funded position for himself at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, in Long Beach, California, before moving to La Mesa and teaching mathematics in the Grossmont Union High School District. He currently works as an Air Quality Inspector at the Air Pollution Control District, in San Diego.
Early politics
Mesplay became a Green Party of California delegate to the Green National Committee in 2004 [http://cagreens.org/delegates/#del]. Previously, he was elected Treasurer of the Green Party County Council, San Diego, which he served as from 1996-1997. During the same period, he was the co-chair of the Communications Committee, Green Party County Council, San Diego.
Presidential election 2004
Mesplay sought the Green Party presidential nomination in 2004. Prior to the 2004 Green convention Mesplay was sixth in the "Soft" Delegate Count with 10 (1.3%) committed delegates. Mesplay finished seventh in Round 1 of the Presidential Nomination Voting with 24 (3.1%) delegates. After a number of candidates withdrew or were eliminated Mesplay entered the second and final round, Mesplay finished third with 43 (5.6%) delegate votes. David Cobb received the nomination with 408 (53%) delegate votes beating out no nominee 308 (40%) (and endorsing Ralph Nader).
Round two of presidential nomination voting
770 delegates voting; majority = 386 votes
*David Cobb - 408 (53.0%)
*No Nominee - 308 (40.0%)
*Kent Mesplay - 43 (5.6%)
*JoAnne Bier-Beemon - 8 (1.0%)
*Abstain - 3 (0.4%)
California Senate election 2006
In 2006 Mesplay attempted, unsuccessfully, to receive the nomination of the Green Party of California for the U.S. Senate election in California. He lost in the primaries to Todd Chretien. Chretien finished third in a field of six, behind incumbent Democrat Dianne Feinstein (overall winner) and Republican candidate Dick Mountjoy.
Presidential election 2008
Mesplay announced he was seeking the Green Party nomination again in 2008.
Socially, Mesplay supports abortion rights and same-sex marriage and holds other views typical of the Green Party Platform.
Mesplay came in fourth at the convention, the nominee being Cynthia McKinney.
Presidential election 2012
Mesplay announced during an interview with Wikinews on June 29, 2008, that he was in the planning stages for a 2012 presidential campaign. On May 24, 2011, he filed with the FEC as an official candidate for Green Party presidential nomination. He lost the nomination to Jill Stein, receiving only 17 delegates out of 294. Mesplay came in 3rd place with Stein receiving 193.5 and comedian Roseanne Barr getting 72.
Personal
Mesplay was born and raised in Papua New Guinea to Lutheran Missionary parents. He graduated Valedictorian from Mira Mesa High School in 1980. In college, he studied Western and non-Western medicine, earning a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Northwestern University and he obtained an undergrad degree in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, California. After graduate school, Mesplay suffered through a long period of unemployment as he worked to develop a funded position for himself at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, in Long Beach, California, before moving to La Mesa and teaching mathematics in the Grossmont Union High School District. He currently works as an Air Quality Inspector at the Air Pollution Control District, in San Diego.
Early politics
Mesplay became a Green Party of California delegate to the Green National Committee in 2004 [http://cagreens.org/delegates/#del]. Previously, he was elected Treasurer of the Green Party County Council, San Diego, which he served as from 1996-1997. During the same period, he was the co-chair of the Communications Committee, Green Party County Council, San Diego.
Presidential election 2004
Mesplay sought the Green Party presidential nomination in 2004. Prior to the 2004 Green convention Mesplay was sixth in the "Soft" Delegate Count with 10 (1.3%) committed delegates. Mesplay finished seventh in Round 1 of the Presidential Nomination Voting with 24 (3.1%) delegates. After a number of candidates withdrew or were eliminated Mesplay entered the second and final round, Mesplay finished third with 43 (5.6%) delegate votes. David Cobb received the nomination with 408 (53%) delegate votes beating out no nominee 308 (40%) (and endorsing Ralph Nader).
Round two of presidential nomination voting
770 delegates voting; majority = 386 votes
*David Cobb - 408 (53.0%)
*No Nominee - 308 (40.0%)
*Kent Mesplay - 43 (5.6%)
*JoAnne Bier-Beemon - 8 (1.0%)
*Abstain - 3 (0.4%)
California Senate election 2006
In 2006 Mesplay attempted, unsuccessfully, to receive the nomination of the Green Party of California for the U.S. Senate election in California. He lost in the primaries to Todd Chretien. Chretien finished third in a field of six, behind incumbent Democrat Dianne Feinstein (overall winner) and Republican candidate Dick Mountjoy.
Presidential election 2008
Mesplay announced he was seeking the Green Party nomination again in 2008.
Socially, Mesplay supports abortion rights and same-sex marriage and holds other views typical of the Green Party Platform.
Mesplay came in fourth at the convention, the nominee being Cynthia McKinney.
Presidential election 2012
Mesplay announced during an interview with Wikinews on June 29, 2008, that he was in the planning stages for a 2012 presidential campaign. On May 24, 2011, he filed with the FEC as an official candidate for Green Party presidential nomination. He lost the nomination to Jill Stein, receiving only 17 delegates out of 294. Mesplay came in 3rd place with Stein receiving 193.5 and comedian Roseanne Barr getting 72.
The Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition was added to the Los Angeles International Wine Competition in 2002. Olive oil is considered a premium in the market due to its unique flavor. The competition is open to international entries with oils coming from Italy, Spain, Portugal, Argentina and France. Olive oil tasting experts are selected to be on the judging panel.
Currently the Extra Virgin Olive Oil competition consists of two parts. The Northern Hemisphere Competition invites entries from Croatia, Greece, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey and the United States. The Southern Hemisphere Competition includes entries from Argentina, Australia, Chile, New Zealand, Peru, South Africa and Uruguay.
The competition was originally created to improve the breed of California extra virgin olive oils
The competition consists of a three day period where the panel of judges taste and evaluate 50-60 oils each day. The judges sip the entry, swirl and spit the contents into a container. During this process the panel writes their individual findings down and awards points to each entry. There are three categories in the competition: delicate, medium and robust. A number of awards are given at the end of the competition including 6 Best of Show awards. One domestic and one international Best of Show award is given per category.
See Also
Olive oil
Currently the Extra Virgin Olive Oil competition consists of two parts. The Northern Hemisphere Competition invites entries from Croatia, Greece, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey and the United States. The Southern Hemisphere Competition includes entries from Argentina, Australia, Chile, New Zealand, Peru, South Africa and Uruguay.
The competition was originally created to improve the breed of California extra virgin olive oils
The competition consists of a three day period where the panel of judges taste and evaluate 50-60 oils each day. The judges sip the entry, swirl and spit the contents into a container. During this process the panel writes their individual findings down and awards points to each entry. There are three categories in the competition: delicate, medium and robust. A number of awards are given at the end of the competition including 6 Best of Show awards. One domestic and one international Best of Show award is given per category.
See Also
Olive oil
Bernard Jensen (March 25, 1908 - February 22, 2001) was a chiropractor, entrepreneur, and the author of numerous books and articles on health and healing.
Jorgen Bernard Jensen was born in Stockton, California to Eugene and Anna Jensen. In 1929, Jensen graduated from the West Coast Chiropractic College in Oakland, California. Jensen went on to study with Victor Rocine, a Norwegian Homeopath.
Although best known for his work in iridology, Jensen was a noted proponent of a variety of alternative care methods including nature cure, hydrotherapy (such as colon hydrotherapy), fasting, reflexology, color therapy, polarity, glandular balancing, homeopathy, herbology, acupuncture, craniopathy and personology.
He owned three sanitariums, the last being the Hidden Valley Health Ranch in Escondido, California. He said he saw more than 350,000 patients in his life. For many years Jensen maintained an office in Los Angeles where he would see patients. He also saw many patients
at his office at the Hidden Valley Health Ranch. The original ranch was more than
. When this was sold, he began seeing patients at his office above
the original land site. For numbers of years he taught iridology workshops
here at the site closer to his home.
Jensen authored more than 50 books and booklets, and some of his work appeared in VHS and DVD format that are still
available.
Publications
*The Chemistry of Man ISBN 978-1-885653-24-6
*The Science and Practice of Iridology, Vol. 1 ISBN 978-1-885653-23-9
*Iridology: The Science and Practice in the Healing Arts, Vol. 2 ISBN 978-1-885653-00-0
*Tissue Cleansing through Bowel Management ISBN 0-9608360-7-
* Dr. Jensen's Guide to Better Bowel Care: A Complete Program for Tissue Cleansing Through Bowel Management ISBN 0-89529-584-9
*Dr. Jensen's Juicing Therapy : Nature's Way to Better Health and a Longer Life ISBN 0-658-00279-1
*Foods That Heal, Avery Publishing (1989) ISBN 0895294052
*Dr. Jensen's Nutrition Handbook : A Daily Regimen for Healthy Living ISBN 0-658-00278-3
*Dr. Jensen's Guide to Diet and Detoxification : Healthy Secrets from Around the World ISBN 0-658-00275-9
*Dr. Jensen's Guide to Natural Weight Control : A Balanced Approach to Well-Being ISBN 0-658-00276-7
*Dr. Jensen's Guide to Body Chemistry & Nutrition ISBN 0-658-00277-5
*Empty Harvest: Understanding the Link Between Our Food, Our Immunity and Our Planet, with Mark Anderson. (1990) ISBN 0-89529-558-X
*Health Desserts For Your Sweet Tooth
*"Vital Foods for Total Health. A Cookbook and Kitchen Guide. With 150 Health-building Meals." 1979. Bernard Jensen Products Solana Beach, California
*"I feel wonderful - so can you"
*"Joy of living and how to attain it"
*"You can master disease"
*"Beauty and charm at a glance"
*"The science and practice of Iridology"
Jorgen Bernard Jensen was born in Stockton, California to Eugene and Anna Jensen. In 1929, Jensen graduated from the West Coast Chiropractic College in Oakland, California. Jensen went on to study with Victor Rocine, a Norwegian Homeopath.
Although best known for his work in iridology, Jensen was a noted proponent of a variety of alternative care methods including nature cure, hydrotherapy (such as colon hydrotherapy), fasting, reflexology, color therapy, polarity, glandular balancing, homeopathy, herbology, acupuncture, craniopathy and personology.
He owned three sanitariums, the last being the Hidden Valley Health Ranch in Escondido, California. He said he saw more than 350,000 patients in his life. For many years Jensen maintained an office in Los Angeles where he would see patients. He also saw many patients
at his office at the Hidden Valley Health Ranch. The original ranch was more than
. When this was sold, he began seeing patients at his office above
the original land site. For numbers of years he taught iridology workshops
here at the site closer to his home.
Jensen authored more than 50 books and booklets, and some of his work appeared in VHS and DVD format that are still
available.
Publications
*The Chemistry of Man ISBN 978-1-885653-24-6
*The Science and Practice of Iridology, Vol. 1 ISBN 978-1-885653-23-9
*Iridology: The Science and Practice in the Healing Arts, Vol. 2 ISBN 978-1-885653-00-0
*Tissue Cleansing through Bowel Management ISBN 0-9608360-7-
* Dr. Jensen's Guide to Better Bowel Care: A Complete Program for Tissue Cleansing Through Bowel Management ISBN 0-89529-584-9
*Dr. Jensen's Juicing Therapy : Nature's Way to Better Health and a Longer Life ISBN 0-658-00279-1
*Foods That Heal, Avery Publishing (1989) ISBN 0895294052
*Dr. Jensen's Nutrition Handbook : A Daily Regimen for Healthy Living ISBN 0-658-00278-3
*Dr. Jensen's Guide to Diet and Detoxification : Healthy Secrets from Around the World ISBN 0-658-00275-9
*Dr. Jensen's Guide to Natural Weight Control : A Balanced Approach to Well-Being ISBN 0-658-00276-7
*Dr. Jensen's Guide to Body Chemistry & Nutrition ISBN 0-658-00277-5
*Empty Harvest: Understanding the Link Between Our Food, Our Immunity and Our Planet, with Mark Anderson. (1990) ISBN 0-89529-558-X
*Health Desserts For Your Sweet Tooth
*"Vital Foods for Total Health. A Cookbook and Kitchen Guide. With 150 Health-building Meals." 1979. Bernard Jensen Products Solana Beach, California
*"I feel wonderful - so can you"
*"Joy of living and how to attain it"
*"You can master disease"
*"Beauty and charm at a glance"
*"The science and practice of Iridology"
Melva Radcliffe (née Cadmus; March 3, 1901 - August 31, 2012) was a claimed American supercentenarian. At the age of 111, she was the oldest living resident of New Jersey. The record for New Jersey's oldest person is held by 112-year-old Alphaeus Philemon Cole.
Biography
Radcliffe was born Melva Mae Cadmus on March 3, 1901, in Paterson, New Jersey. After graduating from school at the age of 15, she entered into the teaching program at the Paterson Normal School, which is now William Paterson University. Two years later, she started to teach at Public School 13 in Paterson. At that time her salary was $600 a year. She was a teacher of Art and Music for 44 years.
During the Great Depression, she had to pool her salary with her brother-in-law to care for their family. It was only after her retirement that she met and married her first husband, James Radcliffe, at the age of 70. James died only seven years into the marriage. Shortly after, she married James' brother Hartley Radcliffe. Hartley died at the age of 90 in 1997.
She had no children from either marriage. Radcliffe moved into an assisted living facility at 106. She attributed her longevity to her heritage. She had two sisters who lived to 100, and a brother who made it to 90. She had glasses of whiskey daily, and used to walk to and from work every day. Her attitude had been described as vibrant and humorous. Radcliffe had survived colon cancer and two broken hips, and her hearing and eyesight were almost gone by the time of her death. She used a wheelchair, but was able to walk short distances.
Biography
Radcliffe was born Melva Mae Cadmus on March 3, 1901, in Paterson, New Jersey. After graduating from school at the age of 15, she entered into the teaching program at the Paterson Normal School, which is now William Paterson University. Two years later, she started to teach at Public School 13 in Paterson. At that time her salary was $600 a year. She was a teacher of Art and Music for 44 years.
During the Great Depression, she had to pool her salary with her brother-in-law to care for their family. It was only after her retirement that she met and married her first husband, James Radcliffe, at the age of 70. James died only seven years into the marriage. Shortly after, she married James' brother Hartley Radcliffe. Hartley died at the age of 90 in 1997.
She had no children from either marriage. Radcliffe moved into an assisted living facility at 106. She attributed her longevity to her heritage. She had two sisters who lived to 100, and a brother who made it to 90. She had glasses of whiskey daily, and used to walk to and from work every day. Her attitude had been described as vibrant and humorous. Radcliffe had survived colon cancer and two broken hips, and her hearing and eyesight were almost gone by the time of her death. She used a wheelchair, but was able to walk short distances.