For Keck, "The Raw Artist" holds two meanings: first, in reference to her
raw food lifestyle, which Keck credits with saving her life after years of
debilitating chronic pain. If I'm forced to put myself into an 'ism ,' then my ism of
choice is raw-ism.
Please see contact information at end of release .

Spiritual Investments: Wall Street Wisdom from the Career of Sir John
Templeton by Gary Moore; read by Gary Moore ($12.

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As with the Spiritual Capital Research Program's initial
grants, awarded in 2005, the results of this new research will be disseminated
through scholarly and lay publications , conferences, speaking engagements and
websites. For further information, please
contact Christopher Stawski at 215-789-2200 or spiritualcapital@metanexus. A membership
organization, Metanexus hosts an online magazine and discussion forum with
over 180,000 monthly page views and 8000 regular subscribers in 57 different
countries.
Asked about her style, Keck's reply is characteristically frank .D.

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Metanexus leads and
facilitates over 300 projects in 36 countries. "Formatting our books as CDs brings their
messages to an even wider audience.S. and
Canada).

The inspirational titles available in February 2005 as Templeton Audios
are:

Golden Nuggets by Sir John Templeton ($12.

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"It is essential in today's world that scholars take seriously the broader
significance of spiritual capital," says Sargeant.
http://www. Known as The Raw Artist(TM)
(http://www . Her earthy abstracts, collages, recycled junk art, spiritual
paintings and intricate circle drawings are edgy, at once organic and raw. "I don't
like to be labeled or asked to categorize my work," she explains.95)

Running time: TBD
ISBN: 1-932031-82-0
Read by: Bea Brannon
Category: Personal growth

Thought-provocative questions designed to help people live happier and more
useful lives by becoming more aware of the spiritual principles that
operate in the universe and putting them into daily practice.

Wisdom from World Religions: Pathways toward Heaven on Earth by Sir John
Templeton ($29.95)

Running time: TBD
ISBN: 1-932031-83-9
Read by: TBD
Category: Religion

Two hundred weekly sessions of study that include teachings from Judaism,
Christianity , Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Confucianism, Taoism,
Sikhism, Zen, and Zoroastrianism, selected for their ability to uplift the
mind and contribute to the growth of wisdom and a peaceful heart .

While presently numbering less than 7 million believers, this global span has led to it being listed as the second most widespread religion in the world by Encyclopaedia Britannica.

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"The mutual interaction of religion and economics is an important, but
neglected area for research and public policy," says William Grassie,
executive director of the Metanexus Institute., who serves as president of Templeton Foundation Press and the
John Templeton Foundation. and Canada); tel.

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Sargeant, the director of the Spiritual Capital Research
Program based at the Metanexus Institute on Religion and Science.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050324/PHTH031LOGO )
These grants from the Metanexus Institute are supported by generous
funding from the John Templeton Foundation to help develop a new
interdisciplinary field of "Spiritual Capital" research.

The Metanexus Institute advances scientific research , education and
outreach on the constructive engagement of science and religion.

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"Our mission at Templeton Foundation Press is to publish and promote books
that increase the awareness of the role of spirituality in our daily
lives," explains Joanna Hill, director of Templeton Foundation Press and
manager of Templeton Audio.org; and by calling 800-621-2736 or faxing 800-621-8476
(U.S.

Noble Purpose: The Joy of Living a Meaningful Life by William Damon,
Introduction by David G.

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Metanexus sponsors dialogue groups, lectures,
workshops, research, courses, grants, and publications.org

therawartist. But
then, Keck is used to doing things a little differently .
List of Templeton Audios follows. Emmons and Joanna
Hill, Introduction by Brother David Steindl-Rast ($12.D.

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(Logo: http://www. All 13 grantees will meet annually in 2006 and 2007 to discuss
their projects and begin building the network for this new field of study . The aim of the program is
to catalyze the development of this interdisciplinary research field , which
may become a vital new field in the social sciences.metanexus.
http://www. My work has been classified as outsider art, folk art,
abstract art, expressionistic and even pop art. Now , wherever and whenever people
listen to audio books, they'll have the option of listening to, as well as
reading, our books that extend the dialogue between science and religion,
promote ethical values and the development of character, and encourage a
humble approach in all of life's endeavors .95, 1 CD)

Running time: approximately 45 minutes
ISBN: 1-932031-81-2
Read by: Len Stea
Category: Inspirational

A collection of sayings and practical, uplifting advice based on a lifetime
of experience, designed to inspire and motivate those seeking deeper
meaning in life .

Why Are We Created? Increasing Our Understanding of Humanity's Purpose on
Earth by Sir John Templeton and Rebekah Alezander Dunlap ($14.

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The Principal Investigators awarded grants and their projects are:

Peter Berger, Boston University: Spiritual Capital in Developing Societies

Wendy Cadge, Bowdoin College: Comparing Spiritual and Other Forms of
Social Capital: Lessons from the Immigrant Experience

Robert Dowd, University of Notre Dame: Religiosity and Political Culture:
Christians, Muslims and Spiritual Capital in Sub-Saharan Africa

Daniel Hungerman , University of Notre Dame: Religious Capital and Public
Policy in the 20th Century

Sriya Iyer, University of Cambridge: Innovation and the Resilience of
Religion

Michael Kremer , Harvard University: The Impact of the Hajj

John Levi Martin, University of Wisconsin-Madison: Structures of Social
and Spiritual Capital in Religious and Nonreligious Groups

Gary Richardson , University of California, Irvine: A Pious and Profitable
Mystery: Guilds, Purgatory, Reformation , the Multiplication of Religious
Denominations, and the Evolution of Industrial Society in Late-Medieval and
Early Modern England

David Sikkink, University of Notre Dame: The Dynamics of Spiritual Capital
in US Congregations

Fenggang Yang, Purdue University: Faith and Trust in the Emerging Market
Economy in China

These funded projects were launched in January 2006 and are up to 24
months in duration.
In spring 2005, three scholars each received founding grants of $500,000
to lead teams of researchers in the first projects of the Spiritual Capital
Research Program. In fact, three spiritual paintings from her Prayer Series
sold through the "Buy It Now " feature within 48 hours of being listed in her
store.

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Project summaries may be found online at
http://www. But,
unlike many artists who enjoy similar success through gallery representation
alone, Keck has a strong focus on self-representation -- and her auction house
of choice is eBay , where she has just completed her first qualifying month as
an eBay Platinum PowerSeller, thanks to sales at that site of over $25,000 in
the last month. In less than two years, Keck has
become one of the most popular self-represented artists on eBay, with recent
average monthly sales of $20 ,000. They will be on
sale in bookstores; through the Templeton Foundation Press website,
www .95, 2 CDs)

Running time: approximately 1 hour, 20 minutes
ISBN: 1-932031-78-2
Read by: George Saris and Bea Brannon
Category: Inspirational

A guide on how to discover your calling , finding fulfillment that comes
from dedicating your life to something beyond the narrow interests of self,
and why it is so important to do so.

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For more information,
visit http://www.

Templeton Audios are available to the media for review upon request. Harold Koenig, showing how his
personal trials became the catalyst for his pioneering research.95)

Running time: TBD
ISBN: 1-932031 -84-7
Read by: TBD
Category: Spirituality and Philosophy

Sir John issues a challenge to apply the same energy that has been devoted
to scientific inquiry to the pursuit of spiritual information , noting that
the benefits of extending spiritual knowledge might exceed the benefits we
have realized thus far from scientific and medical advances.

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Ten Grants of $150 000 Each Awarded for Research on 'Spiritual Capital' By Metanexus Institute

Projects include the Local
Societies Initiative, the Templeton Research Lectures, and topical
interdisciplinary research projects such as the Spiritual Transformation
Scientific Research Program, Spiritual Capital Research Program, and the
Templeton Advanced Research Program as well as other endeavors. RENSSELAER, Ind. Her art is sought after by collectors from around the world. But whatever you call her, The Raw Artist is undeniably original.ereleases.
( $14.95, 4 CDs)

Running time: approximately 3 hours, 30 minutes
ISBN: 1-932031-86-3
Read by: George Saris
Category: Spirituality and Health

A guide for healthcare professionals, helping them identify and address the
spiritual needs of their patients so they can treat the whole person; it
includes clear definitions of religious coping, spiritual assessments,
transference and counter -transference, and boundaries to care.

The Sir John Templeton audio books available in April 2005 are:

Possibilities for Over One Hundredfold More Spiritual Information: The
Humble Approach in Theology and Science by Sir John Templeton ($14.

Besides representation with the United Nations as an NGO through the offices of the Baha'i International Community in New York, it is represented throughout the world by National Spiritual Assemblies in more than one hundred and eighty one countries, and by local Assemblies in thousands of local government areas.

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Self-Represented The Raw Artist(TM) Wraps Up First $25 000 Month at eBay

The audio books are read by a variety of professionals .D.

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PHILADELPHIA, Ten grants of $150,000 each for
high-level research in the emerging field of "Spiritual Capital" have been
announced by Kimon H. The Spiritual Capital Research Program is designed to
fund innovative research that could lead to new understandings of religion's
role in economic , social and political life."
Following a call for proposals, 43 finalists were chosen to submit full
proposals from a pool of more than 560 applicants, representing many of the
top research institutions in the United States and abroad. Metanexus is
a leader in a growing network of individuals and groups exploring the dynamic
interface between cosmos, nature, and culture in communities and on campuses
throughout the world.
Impressive for one who has been described as an outsider artist.com. Myers ($12.

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net/spiritual_capital.net. Works by
The Raw Artist fetch from hundreds to a couple of thousands of dollars. But The Raw Artist also refers to the very nature
of Keck's work."





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Each Templeton Audio book has a special introduction by John M. Templeton,
Jr. Koenig with Gregg Lewis ($14.

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Just 100 years ago Max
Weber published his provocative work "The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of
Capitalism ., Michel Leah Keck is nothing if
not unconventional.

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"The newly funded studies will
go a long way towards illuminating these dynamics and providing insights to
the benefit of humanity. Only in recent years have leading scholars, including
Nobel laureate economists Gary Becker and Robert Fogel and political
scientists John DiIulio and Robert Putnam, called renewed attention to the
effects of spiritual and religious practices, beliefs and institutions on
economics , politics and societies.net

The mission of the John Templeton Foundation is to pursue new insights at
the boundary between theology and science through a rigorous, open-minded and
empirically focused methodology, drawing together talented representatives
from a wide spectrum of fields of expertise. It is not uncommon for The Raw Artist's
works to be snapped up through the site's "Buy It Now" feature before ever
going to auction., M.

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The Principal Investigators heading these teams and their
projects are:

Laurence Iannaccone, George Mason University: Creating an "Ecology " for
the Study of Religion, Economics, and Spiritual Capital

Timur Kuran, University of Southern California: The Role of Religion in
the Economic Performance of Civilizations

Robert Woodberry, University of Texas at Austin: Project on Religion and
Economic Change

Each of these three projects began in March 2005 and is 30 months in
duration.templeton."
Perhaps the label that best describes Keck is artrepreneur: equal parts
artist and entrepreneur , driven to constantly push the boundaries of art and
business.

Contact:

Michel Leah Keck
The Raw Artist(TM)
219-866-7552
art@therawartist.95, 1 CD)

Running time: approximately 1 hour, 7 minutes
ISBN: 1-932031-79-0
Read by: John Matthew and Lisa Friedman
Category: Inspirational

Time-tested words of wisdom about gratitude from various religious
traditions and authors, combined with narrative off the authors'
observations, including Dr. Emmons ' clinical research on the subject.

Spirituality and Health audios available in March 2005 include:

The Healing Connection: The Story of a Physician's Search for the Link
between Faith and Health by Harold G.95, 6
CDs)

Running time: approximately 6 hours, 13 minutes
ISBN: 1-932031-85 -5
Read by: John Matthew and Lisa Friedman
Category: Spirituality and Health

This is a remarkable personal story of Dr. It includes an overview of current social trends, debunks retirement
myths , and contents that successful retirement results from identifying a
higher purpose in life that leads to emotional fulfillment.

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"Although the social
sciences have often minimized the importance of religion , there is now a
growing openness among scholars to consider how trust, behavioral norms and
religion can profoundly shape economic, political and social developments.

The Spiritual Capital Research Program is interested in supporting high-
level, impartial scholarship on the contribution of religion - both for good
and for ill - to economic and social developments.
In "The Wealth of Nations ," Adam Smith raised key questions for the
economic analysis of religion and looked at the effects of competition among
religions and the dangers of government of religion.com), Keck is self-taught , working in a variety of
media.com
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This release was issued through eReleases(TM).templetonpress. ($14.

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Templeton Audio, an audio imprint of
Templeton Foundation Press, will be launched February 14, 2005 with ten
titles in the categories of inspiration, spirituality and health, and works
by Sir John Templeton.95, 2 CDs)

Running time: approximately 1 hour , 16 minutes
ISBN: 1-932031-80-4
Read by: Frank Jacoby
Category: Inspirational

Seventeen investment principles that guided Sir John Templeton's legendary
business career, each coupled with a related spiritual principle that
reflects the interplay between the two.

Purpose and Power in Retirement: New Opportunities for Meaning and
Significance by
Harold G.

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The ten new
Spiritual Capital grantees, representing disciplines such as economics,
history, political science, and sociology , were selected from these finalists
following a rigorous peer review process."
Since then , social scientists have vigorously debated the concept of
social capital, but spiritual capital - a sub-set of the field - remains
relatively understudied. It is what it is and changes
from day to day.

PRESS RELEASE Templeton Foundation Press Announces Audio Versions of Its Books

His commentary includes a brief description of
the content of the particular book, along with pertinent anecdotes about
his father, Sir John Templeton, now in his 90s and still deeply interested
in and involved with these books. Koenig,
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Although religion and
spirituality are rich sources of personal meaning , they also have profound
public significance. 773-702-7000 and fax 773-702-7212 (outside U.

Words of Gratitude for Mind, Body, and Soul by Robert A.

Spirituality in Patient Care: Why, How, When , and What by Harold G.

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newscom.metanexus. She has eschewed the
traditional starve-until-you-get-big -gallery-representation route, instead
concentrating on Web sales since 2003. Included
are Koenig 's findings on the impact of faith on mental and physical health
and the realization that religious faith and practice are connected to
mental and physical health. Koenig, M.95, 6 CDs)

Running time: approximately 6 hours, 59 minutes
ISBN: 1-932031-87-1
Read by: John Mucci and Len Stea
Category: Spirituality and Health

A practical and inspiring self-help manual that creates a purpose-filled
life.

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